The parliamentary debates were marked by _______ rhetoric that _______ rather than resolved the contentious issues.
Answer: B
Inflammatory rhetoric exacerbates tensions rather than resolving them.
Q.107Hard
The filmmaker's _______ portrayal of historical events was criticized for being both _______ and ideologically driven.
Answer: C
Tendentious (biased) portrayal is anachronistic (historically inaccurate) when driven by ideology.
Q.108Hard
The pharmaceutical company's _______ disclosure of clinical trial data violations resulted in significant regulatory penalties.
Answer: A
'Belated' (late) fits best when penalties followed disclosure, indicating the revelation came late, contrasting with prompt or immediate disclosure.
Q.109Hard
The technology startup's _______ expansion into emerging markets, though ambitious, lacked adequate infrastructure support.
Answer: C
'Precipitous' (hasty and steep) fits the context where ambition lacked adequate support, suggesting overly rapid expansion.
Q.110Hard
Arrange sentences logically:
A) Blockchain technology offers unprecedented security and transparency.
B) Its applications extend beyond cryptocurrency to supply chain management.
C) Major corporations are investing in blockchain solutions.
D) However, scalability and regulatory clarity remain concerns.
Answer: A
Introduces blockchain and its advantages (A), explains broader applications (B), mentions corporate adoption (C), and identifies remaining challenges (D).
Q.111Hard
Identify the error: 'The research team has completed their analysis of the data and submitting their report next week.'
Answer: B
Parallel structure error: 'has completed' and 'submitting' don't match. Should be 'has completed...and will submit' or 'have completed...and submitted'.
Q.112Hard
Identify the grammatical error: 'Neither the scientists nor the research director have published their findings regarding the new vaccine development.'
Answer: B
When using 'neither...nor' with subjects of different numbers, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. 'Director' is singular, so 'has' is correct, not 'have'.
Q.113Hard
Arrange sentences in correct order:
A) Cryptocurrency transactions are recorded on a decentralized ledger called blockchain.
B) Bitcoin emerged as the first successful implementation of this technology.
C) This transparency reduces fraud and increases security in financial transactions.
D) Blockchain technology was invented to solve trust issues in peer-to-peer transactions.
Answer: A
The sequence logically progresses: D (explains the original problem), A (describes the solution), B (gives first example), C (explains benefits). This creates a coherent explanation.
Q.114Hard
Identify the incorrect sentence: A) The data provided in the report are comprehensive and reliable. B) The team of researchers have submitted their findings to the journal. C) A series of experiments were conducted to verify the hypothesis. D) The number of participants in the study were limited.
Answer: D
'The number' is singular, requiring 'was' instead of 'were'. In option D, the subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
Q.115Hard
Arrange the sentences to form a coherent passage:
A) Mental health awareness has become a critical public health priority in recent years.
B) Organizations and governments worldwide are implementing programs to reduce stigma.
C) This shift reflects growing recognition of mental health's importance to overall well-being.
D) Early intervention and accessible mental healthcare services are essential components of these initiatives.
Answer: B
The logical flow is: A (introduces the topic), C (explains the reason for this shift), B (describes actions being taken), D (details specific components). This creates a comprehensive narrative.
Q.116Hard
Arrange sentences in logical order:
A) Quantum computing harnesses quantum mechanics principles to process information exponentially faster than classical computers.
B) Companies like Google and IBM have made significant breakthroughs in quantum hardware development.
C) While quantum computers promise revolutionary capabilities, they currently face challenges in stability and error correction.
D) The potential applications span cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling.
Answer: C
Start with definition (A), list applications (D), acknowledge limitations (C), then mention industry progress (B) provides balanced perspective.
Q.117Hard
Which pair of words are most nearly opposite in meaning?
Answer: C
Benign (harmless, good) and malevolent (evil, harmful) are true opposites. Options A and B are contextually opposite but not semantic opposites. Option D contains synonyms.
Q.118Hard
Correct the sentence: 'If I was you, I would have accepted the job offer immediately.'
Answer: B
Subjunctive mood requires 'were' (not 'was') in 'if' clauses. With simple conditional, use 'would accept' not 'would have accepted'.
Q.119Hard
Choose the correct option: 'One of the reasons _____ the project failed were poor planning and inadequate resources.'
Answer: B
'One of the reasons that' is correct. The verb should be singular 'was', not 'were'. The sentence structure: 'One...was' (correct with 'that').
Q.120Hard
Identify the grammatical error: 'Neither the manager neither the assistant are available for the meeting.'
Answer: C
'Neither...nor' (not 'neither...neither'). Also with 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with nearest subject (singular 'assistant'), so 'is' needed.
