Identify the error: 'The board of directors have unanimously agreed to reduce operational costs and improving service quality.'
Answer: D
'Board' is singular (has), and parallel structure requires 'improve' not 'improving'. Both corrections are needed.
Q.62Hard
Para Jumbles: P: The biodiversity hotspot Q: requires immediate conservation efforts R: in Southeast Asia S: faces unprecedented threats
Answer: D
Correct sequence: The biodiversity hotspot (P) in Southeast Asia (R) faces unprecedented threats (Q) requires immediate conservation efforts (S).
Q.63Hard
Identify the error: 'Neither the investors nor the stakeholder have expressed concerns about the project's viability.'
Answer: B
The plural 'investors' requires plural agreement. 'Stakeholder' should be 'stakeholders' for proper parallelism and agreement.
Q.64Hard
Fill in the blank: 'The architect's _____ design proposal was rejected by the municipal authority for not complying with safety standards.'
Answer: C
Context suggests the design was complex/detailed but had safety issues. 'Elaborate' (detailed/complex) fits best, explaining why compliance was checked.
Q.65Hard
Identify the error: 'The board of directors have unanimously agreed to the merger proposal and have decided to proceed with the acquisition.'
Answer: A
'Board' is a singular collective noun requiring 'has'. The sentence should read 'The board...has agreed and has decided...' (parallel construction maintained with second 'has').
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Q.66Hard
Which word is incorrectly used? 'The manager's sagacious decision to diversify the company's portfolio proved to be a fortuitous outcome despite initial skepticism.'
Answer: B
'Fortuitous' means happening by chance, which contradicts 'sagacious' (wise decision). Should use 'felicitous' or 'auspicious'. The decision itself wasn't by chance.
Q.67Hard
Para Jumbles: Arrange in logical order.\nP: Blockchain technology ensures transparency and immutability of records.\nQ: Banks and governments are exploring blockchain applications for secure transactions.\nR: This decentralized approach eliminates intermediaries and reduces transaction costs.\nS: However, regulatory frameworks governing blockchain are still evolving.\n\nCorrect sequence:
Answer: A
P explains what blockchain is, R describes its benefits, Q mentions adoption, S discusses remaining challenges. Flow: concept→benefits→application→limitations.
Q.68Hard
Identify the grammatical error: 'The report, which comprises of comprehensive data and insightful analysis, have been submitted to the regulatory authority.'
Answer: C
'Comprises' doesn't take 'of' (common error). Also, 'report' is singular requiring 'has been' not 'have been'.
Q.69Hard
Para Jumble: Arrange in logical order.
P: E-commerce platforms in India have transformed retail and consumer behavior significantly.
Q: The logistics infrastructure has improved substantially to support faster deliveries.
R: Despite these advancements, cybersecurity remains a critical concern for online transactions.
S: Experts recommend implementing stricter data protection regulations to safeguard consumer interests.
Answer: A
P introduces e-commerce transformation, Q discusses infrastructure improvements, R identifies a concern, S provides expert recommendations. Logical sequence is P-Q-R-S.
Q.70Hard
Para Jumble: Arrange the sentences in correct order.
P: Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to agricultural productivity in India.
Q: Sustainable farming practices and technological innovations offer viable solutions.
R: The government has launched several initiatives to promote climate-resilient agriculture.
S: However, adoption rates remain low due to financial constraints and lack of awareness.
Answer: B
P presents the problem, R discusses government initiatives, Q offers solutions, S identifies barriers. The progression P-R-Q-S creates logical flow from problem to response to solutions to challenges.
Q.71Hard
Which word is MOST similar in meaning to 'ubiquitous'?
Answer: B
Ubiquitous means present everywhere at the same time. Omnipresent has the identical meaning. Rare and temporary are antonyms.
Q.72Hard
Identify the most appropriate correction: 'The pandemic has not only affected economies but also disrupted educational systems, highlighting the need of digital infrastructure and online learning modules.'
Answer: A
'Need of' is incorrect. 'Need for' is the proper collocation. The sentence should read 'need for digital infrastructure'.
Q.73Hard
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of parallel structure?
Answer: B
Parallel structure requires consistent grammatical form. All three items should be in infinitive form: 'to reduce', 'improve', 'strengthen'.
Q.74Hard
Read the inference question: 'The export regulations were tightened following the discovery of counterfeit goods in international markets. Manufacturers were required to implement stricter quality control measures and submit to regular audits.'
Answer: A
The passage implies that stricter regulations were implemented to prevent counterfeit goods, protecting consumers and maintaining market integrity.
Q.75Hard
Complete the cloze: 'The recent technological advancements have ________ numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs, yet many ________ to lack the necessary skills and capital to capitalize on these developments.'
Answer: D
'Generated' fits context of tech advancements. 'Appear' is correct with plural 'many' and infinitive 'to lack'. 'Continue to lack' is also possible but 'appear to lack' is more idiomatic.
Q.76Hard
Identify the error: 'The Chief Financial Officer, along with his team, have prepared comprehensive financial statements for the quarterly review.'
Answer: A
The subject is 'CFO' (singular), so 'has' is correct. The phrase 'along with his team' is a parenthetical addition, not part of the main subject.
Q.77Hard
Which word best completes the analogy: 'Ephemeral is to Transient as ___ is to Mitigate'
Answer: A
Ephemeral and transient are synonyms (both mean temporary). Alleviate and mitigate are also synonyms (both mean to make less severe).
Q.78Hard
Identify the error: 'The data shows that despite of increase in remote working, employee productivity have not decreased significantly in 2024.'
Answer: C
'Despite' is never followed by 'of'. Additionally, 'data' with a singular verb form is correct in modern usage, but the construction 'The data...have' requires correction to 'has'.
Q.79Hard
Read the inference question: 'The government announced stricter regulations on single-use plastics starting January 2025. Manufacturers have already begun developing biodegradable alternatives. Environmental activists, however, argue that these measures are insufficient without consumer behavior change.' What can be inferred from this passage?
Answer: C
The passage presents policy change (government regulation), industry response (manufacturers adapting), and the view that both policy and behavior change are necessary for success.
Q.80Hard
Identify the error: 'The data shows that most students prefer online learning over traditional classroom.'
Answer: C
The comparison should be parallel: either 'traditional classroom' or 'traditional classrooms' (plural) for consistency.