Read the passage: 'Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries worldwide. From healthcare diagnostics to financial forecasting, AI applications are becoming ubiquitous.' What does 'ubiquitous' mean in this context?
Answer: B
Ubiquitous means present everywhere at the same time; commonly found throughout.
Q.122Medium
Identify the grammatical error: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was present at the meeting.'
Answer: A
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject. 'Employees' is plural, so 'were' is correct.
Q.123Medium
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word: 'The ancient ruins _____ evidence of a highly sophisticated civilization.'
Answer: A
'Ruins' is plural, requiring 'exhibit'. The present tense is appropriate for describing what ruins show.
Q.124Medium
Read: 'The pandemic accelerated digital transformation across sectors. Companies that adapted quickly thrived, while others struggled.' What inference can be made?
Answer: B
The passage clearly states quick adapters thrived while others struggled, showing adaptation speed mattered.
Q.125Medium
In the sentence 'The committee have decided to implement new policies starting next month', identify the error.
Answer: A
Committee is a collective noun requiring singular verb 'has'. When referring to the entity as a whole, use singular agreement.
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Q.126Medium
Select the word that best fits: 'Her _____ demeanor during the crisis earned her respect from colleagues.'
Answer: B
'Equanimous' means calm and composed, fitting the context of handling a crisis with respect. Fastidious means particular about details, garrulous means talkative, truculent means aggressive.
Q.127Medium
Arrange the sentences in correct order:
P: The startup ecosystem in India has grown exponentially
Q: With increased government support and investor interest
R: Creating opportunities for thousands of entrepreneurs
S: Over the past five years
Answer: B
Correct order is P (main statement) → S (timeframe) → Q (reasons/support) → R (results). This creates logical progression from main idea to supporting details.
Q.128Medium
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
Answer: B
The participle phrase 'Having analyzed' suggests the subject (conclusions) performed the action, which is illogical. It should be 'Having analyzed the data thoroughly, the team drew conclusions.'
Q.129Medium
Fill in the blank: 'The ambassador's _____ approach to diplomacy has fostered stronger international relations.'
Answer: B
'Magnanimous' means generous and noble, fitting diplomatic success. Bellicose means warlike, perfunctory means done without care, ambiguous means unclear.
Q.130Medium
Read: 'India's renewable energy capacity has surpassed 150 GW in 2024, marking significant progress toward sustainability goals. The government's push for solar and wind energy has attracted global investments. Simultaneously, challenges in grid infrastructure and energy storage persist.' Which statement is best supported by the passage?
Answer: B
The passage presents both progress (150 GW capacity, global investments) and challenges (infrastructure, storage issues), supporting only option B.
Q.131Medium
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'Propitious'?
Answer: C
'Propitious' means favorable and advantageous. 'Inauspicious' directly means unfavorable and unlucky, making it the opposite.
Q.132Medium
Correct the sentence: 'The innovations what were introduced last year have already transformed the industry.'
Answer: D
'What' should be replaced with 'that' or 'which' in relative clauses. Option A and B are both correct, and option C uses passive construction correctly.
Q.133Medium
Identify the error in parallel structure: 'The manager praised the team for their efficiency, dedication, and for completing the project ahead of schedule.'
Answer: A
The series uses nouns (efficiency, dedication) then switches to a clause (for completing). Should maintain parallel structure with 'efficiency, dedication, and timeliness'.
Q.134Medium
Select the word that fits best: 'The government's _____ measures to combat inflation had mixed results.'
Answer: A
'Stringent' means strict and rigorous, appropriate for describing strong government measures. Others: tenuous (weak), frivolous (trivial), nebulous (vague).
Q.135Medium
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of 'ensure' vs 'insure'?
Answer: B
'Ensure' means guarantee/make certain; 'insure' means provide insurance. Option B correctly uses 'ensure' for making certain and 'insured' for insurance coverage.
Q.136Medium
Identify the error: 'Neither the students nor the teacher were prepared for the sudden examination.'
Answer: B
With 'neither...nor' construction, the verb agrees with the nearer noun. 'Teacher' is singular, so 'was' is correct.
Q.137Medium
Arrange the sentences in logical order:
P: The e-commerce sector in India experienced unprecedented growth in 2024.
Q: Consumer confidence and digital payment adoption were key drivers.
R: However, regulatory challenges posed significant hurdles.
S: This expansion created millions of new employment opportunities.
Answer: A
The logical flow is: introduction of growth (P) → reasons for growth (Q) → positive outcome (S) → challenges (R) creates a complete narrative arc.
Q.138Medium
Identify the error in parallel structure: 'The startup founder was known for her innovation, creativity, and to develop sustainable solutions.'
Answer: B
Parallel structure requires all items in a list to have the same grammatical form. 'Innovation, creativity, and developing' maintains parallelism.
Q.139Medium
Choose the correct form: 'If I _____ known about the policy change, I would have informed everyone.'
Answer: A
In the past perfect conditional, use 'had' in the if-clause. The correct form is 'If I had known...I would have...'
Q.140Medium
Read the passage: 'The gig economy workforce in India has grown by 45% since 2022. Platforms like Uber and Zomato have revolutionized job creation. Yet, workers lack statutory benefits and job security.' Which title best suits the passage?
Answer: A
The passage discusses both the growth (positive) and challenges (negative aspects), making option A the most balanced and comprehensive title.
