Arrange in correct order: 1) The startup ecosystem flourished 2) Due to increased government support 3) Young entrepreneurs found it easier to secure funding 4) This led to unprecedented innovation in the tech sector
Answer: A
Logical sequence: reason (2) → effect/result (1) → specific benefit (3) → broader consequence (4). This creates coherent cause-and-effect narrative.
Q.322Medium
Identify the error: 'The data suggests that a majority of consumers prefers online shopping over traditional retail outlets.'
Answer: A
'Majority' is often treated as plural in modern English when discussing multiple individuals. 'Prefer' (plural) is more appropriate than 'prefers' (singular).
Q.323Medium
Select the correct word: 'The policy's _____ implementation across all departments was praised by stakeholders.'
Answer: A
Meticulous means careful and thorough. Being praised indicates positive, careful execution. Other options suggest carelessness or randomness, contradicting the praise mentioned.
Q.324Medium
Complete the sentence: 'The documentary's _____ portrayal of climate change, supported by scientific data and expert interviews, convinced many skeptics.'
Answer: B
Compelling means convincing or persuasive. The sentence mentions it convinced skeptics, indicating powerful persuasive quality. Scientific support reinforces this choice.
Q.325Medium
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The team of experts have submitted their final report, but the management were reluctant to implement the recommendations.'
Answer: A
'Team' is a collective noun (singular), requiring 'has' instead of 'have'. The subject is singular despite multiple members.
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Q.326Medium
Arrange the sentences in the correct logical order: 1) Digital literacy has become essential for workplace competitiveness. 2) Many organizations now offer upskilling programs to bridge this gap. 3) However, a significant portion of the workforce lacks basic digital skills. 4) This disparity threatens both individual career prospects and organizational efficiency.
Answer: A
The logical flow is: introduce importance (1) → present the problem (3) → explain consequences (4) → discuss solutions (2). This follows problem-solution structure.
Q.327Medium
Identify the error: 'The inflation rate have increased significantly, and economists warn that the purchasing power of middle-class families are declining rapidly.'
Answer: C
'Inflation rate' (singular) requires 'has', and 'purchasing power' (singular) requires 'is'. Both subjects are singular and require singular verbs.
Q.328Medium
Complete the passage: 'The surge in gig economy workers has raised important questions about labor rights and social security. _____, many countries are now formulating policies to ensure adequate protections for freelancers and independent contractors.'
Answer: B
'Consequently' shows cause-and-effect, indicating that the raised questions led to policy formulation. Other transitions don't properly connect the ideas.
Q.329Medium
Arrange in correct order: 1) Furthermore, remote work arrangements have been expanded globally. 2) The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation across industries. 3) This shift has permanently altered workplace dynamics and employee expectations. 4) Organizations that embraced flexible work models gained competitive advantages.
Answer: A
Logical sequence: initial trigger (2) → example of acceleration (1) → consequence (3) → additional benefit (4). This follows chronological and causal order.
Q.330Medium
Complete the cloze: 'Cybersecurity threats have become increasingly _____, with organizations falling victim to sophisticated attacks that compromise sensitive data and disrupt critical operations.'
Answer: C
'Prevalent' means widespread or common, fitting the context of threats becoming more frequent. Benign and theoretical contradict the severity described.
Q.331Medium
The art of beautiful handwriting is called ___.
Answer: A
Calligraphy is decorative handwriting art. Penmanship is writing skill, Typography is font design, Stenography is shorthand writing.
Q.332Medium
A person who studies the human mind and behavior is a ___.
Answer: A
Psychologist studies human mind and behavior. Psychiatrist is a medical doctor treating mental illness, Sociologist studies society, Anthropologist studies human cultures.
Q.333Medium
The quality of being extremely poisonous is called ___.
Answer: A
Toxicity refers to poison quality. Virulence is disease severity, Malignancy refers to cancerous nature, Pathogenicity is disease-causing ability.
Q.334Medium
A place where dead bodies are examined for cause of death is called a ___.
Answer: A
Morgue is where autopsies are performed. Cemetery is burial ground, Mortuary is funeral home, Crypt is underground burial chamber.
Q.335Medium
A person who abandons their religion or political belief is called an ___.
Answer: A
Apostate abandons their faith or party. Atheist doesn't believe in God, Agnostic doubts God's existence, Heretic holds false beliefs within a religion.
Q.336Medium
The practice of being faithful to spouse is called ___.
Answer: D
Fidelity means faithfulness to spouse. Monogamy is having one spouse, Matrimony is marriage, Chastity is sexual abstinence.
Q.337Medium
A person who writes for newspapers and magazines is called a ___.
Answer: A
Journalist writes news for media. Novelist writes long fictional works, Poet writes poems, Columnist writes regular opinion pieces.
Q.338Medium
The science of treating diseases with drugs is called ___.
Answer: B
Pharmacology is the science of drug effects. Pharmacy prepares medicines, Medicine is the practice of healing, Therapeutics is treatment science.
Q.339Medium
A person who studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitat is called a(n) ___.
Answer: A
Ethologist is a scientist who studies animal behavior. While zoologist is broader, ethologist specifically focuses on behavioral patterns.
Q.340Medium
A person who loves books and collects them extensively is a(n) ___.
Answer: A
Bibliophile comes from 'biblio' (books) and 'phile' (lover of), meaning a book lover and collector.
