Meticulous means very careful and precise. Careless is the opposite meaning, making it the non-synonym.
Q.22Medium
Para jumble - Arrange correctly: A) This breakthrough has implications for treating genetic disorders. B) Researchers have successfully edited human genes using CRISPR technology. C) The advancement opens new possibilities in personalized medicine. D) However, ethical concerns about gene editing persist.
Answer: A
B introduces the discovery, A explains its impact, C elaborates on possibilities, D provides counterpoint about ethical concerns.
Q.23Medium
Identify the grammatically incorrect sentence:
Answer: D
'Each' is singular, so it should be 'has contributed' not 'have contributed'.
Q.24Medium
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'OBFUSCATE':
Answer: B
Obfuscate means to make something unclear or obscure. Obscure is the closest synonym.
Q.25Medium
Fill in the blanks: 'The organization _____ committed to _____ environmental sustainability through innovative practices.'
Answer: A
'Organization' is singular (is), and 'committed to promoting' is the correct gerund construction.
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Q.26Medium
Arrange sentences for coherence: A) The consequences were catastrophic. B) An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale struck the region. C) Thousands were displaced from their homes. D) Relief efforts began immediately.
Answer: A
B presents the event, A provides overall impact, C specifies the consequences, D describes the response.
Q.27Medium
Which pair of words are antonyms?
Answer: A
Benign (harmless/kind) and malevolent (evil/harmful) are true antonyms. Other pairs are synonyms.
Q.28Medium
Arrange the sentences in logical order: A) The startup faced financial constraints initially. B) Eventually, it secured funding from venture capitalists. C) Its innovative approach impressed potential investors. D) The founders developed a revolutionary mobile application.
Answer: A
Chronological order: D (development) → A (constraints) → C (impressed investors) → B (secured funding) maintains logical narrative flow.
Q.29Medium
Read the passage: 'The phenomenon of 'quiet quitting' has emerged prominently in 2024, where employees maintain minimal effort at work. This trend reflects deeper workplace dissatisfaction and evolving employee expectations. Organizations must reassess compensation structures and work-life balance policies.' What is the author's primary concern?
Answer: B
The passage emphasizes that companies must 'reassess' policies, indicating the author believes organizations need to address root causes of disengagement.
Q.30Medium
Choose the most appropriate word for the blank: 'His _____ remarks during the meeting created unnecessary tension among team members.'
Answer: B
'Acerbic' (sharp, bitter in tone) fits the context of causing tension. Other words don't align with negative impact.
Q.31Medium
Correct the sentence: 'The reason why he resigned is because of the lack of career advancement opportunities.'
Answer: B
Avoid 'reason why...is because' redundancy. Option B eliminates the awkward construction effectively.
Q.32Medium
Read the passage: 'Blockchain technology, once relegated to cryptocurrency enthusiasts, has gained mainstream acceptance in supply chain management. Companies now leverage its immutability and transparency features to track products from manufacturing to consumer. However, scalability concerns and regulatory ambiguity persist.' Which inference can be drawn?
Answer: B
The passage indicates real-world applications while acknowledging 'scalability concerns and regulatory ambiguity', supporting option B.
Q.33Medium
Cloze test - Select the best word: 'The politician's _____ response to the corruption allegations damaged his credibility irreparably.'
Answer: B
'Evasive' (avoiding direct answers) logically explains why credibility was damaged. This fits the negative context.
Q.34Medium
Identify the error: 'Each of the students have submitted their assignments on time, and the teacher are grading them.'
Answer: C
'Each' is singular (has), and 'teacher' is singular (is). Both subject-verb agreements are incorrect.
Q.35Medium
Arrange the sentences coherently: A) Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global stability. B) Governments worldwide are implementing green energy initiatives. C) However, individual participation remains crucial for lasting impact. D) Scientific evidence overwhelmingly supports the need for immediate action.
Answer: A
The logical flow: evidence (D) → challenge (A) → governmental response (B) → individual role (C).
Q.36Medium
Read the passage: 'Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift from classical computing. Unlike traditional computers using binary bits, quantum computers utilize qubits that exist in superposition.' What does 'superposition' imply about qubits?
Answer: B
Superposition in quantum mechanics means qubits can exist in multiple states simultaneously, unlike classical bits which are either 0 or 1.
Q.37Medium
Identify the error: 'Neither the CEO nor the board members was aware of the financial irregularities in the accounts.'
Answer: B
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject (board members - plural), requiring 'were'.
Q.38Medium
Cloze test: 'The startup ecosystem in India has evolved dramatically, with numerous incubators and accelerators providing mentorship and _____ to aspiring entrepreneurs.'
Answer: B
'Capital' (funding/money) logically complements mentorship as support provided by incubators, while other options suggest barriers.
Q.39Medium
Read the complex passage: 'The metaverse represents a convergence of physical and digital realities, wherein users interact through avatars in immersive virtual environments. Critics argue about its environmental cost and addictive potential.' Which statement aligns with the critic's perspective?
Answer: C
The passage explicitly mentions critics' concerns about environmental cost and addictive potential, making option C the aligned perspective.
Q.40Medium
Arrange sentences coherently: A) The discovery of ancient manuscripts in the Gobi Desert revolutionized historical understanding. B) Archaeological teams immediately preserved and catalogued the findings. C) These documents provided unprecedented insights into lost civilizations. D) Carbon dating confirmed their authenticity from the 8th century.