Which option best completes: 'The researcher's hypothesis _____ by subsequent experiments.'
Answer: B
The sentence requires past passive voice to show the hypothesis was confirmed by past experiments. 'Was validated' is the correct form.
Q.262Hard
Read the passage: 'The gig economy has revolutionized employment patterns, offering flexibility to workers but simultaneously creating insecurity. Platforms like Swiggy and Ola have created millions of jobs. Yet, benefits like healthcare and pension remain elusive for gig workers.' The author's tone is best described as:
Answer: B
The passage acknowledges positive aspects (job creation, flexibility) while highlighting concerns (insecurity, lack of benefits), showing a balanced, cautiously critical perspective.
Q.263Medium
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.264Easy
Identify the error: 'Each of the candidates have submitted their application forms before the deadline yesterday.'
Answer: A
'Each' is singular and requires 'has'. The pronoun 'their' is also incorrect; should be 'his/her' or restructure to plural.
Q.265Medium
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.
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Q.266Hard
Read: 'India's startup sector has witnessed unprecedented growth, with over 100 unicorns by 2024. However, survival rates remain concerning, with 90% of startups failing within five years. The concentration of success in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi raises questions about geographic equity.' What inference can be drawn?
Answer: B
The passage presents growth (100 unicorns) alongside concerns (90% failure, geographic concentration), supporting only the balanced inference in option B.
Q.267Easy
Correct the sentence: 'Despite of being qualified, she was rejected for the position.'
Answer: A
'Despite' is a preposition and doesn't pair with 'of'. Correct form is 'Despite being qualified' or 'In spite of her qualifications'.
Q.268Easy
Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.'
Answer: B
Committee is a collective noun that takes a singular verb in Indian English. The correct form is 'The committee has decided.'
Q.269Easy
Read the passage and answer: 'India's renewable energy capacity has surpassed 200 GW in 2024, making it the fourth largest producer globally. The government's ambitious target is to achieve 500 GW by 2030.' What can be inferred?
Answer: B
The passage shows India has reached 200 GW and aims for 500 GW, indicating steady progress. The word 'ambitious target' suggests effort towards the goal, not certainty.
Q.270Easy
Select the word that best fits: 'The minister's _____ on digital literacy has transformed educational policies across states.'
Answer: A
'Emphasis' alone works perfectly here. 'Emphasis on' would require restructuring. Other options are grammatically awkward.
Q.271Medium
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.272Medium
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.273Easy
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of 'comply'?
Answer: B
'Comply' is an intransitive verb requiring 'with' as the preposition. 'Comply with' is the correct usage.
Q.274Medium
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.275Medium
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.276Medium
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.
Q.277Easy
Fill in the blank: 'The principal insisted _____ implementing the new curriculum despite staff resistance.'
Answer: A
'Insist on' is the correct phrasal verb construction. Other prepositions create grammatical errors.
Q.278Medium
Identify the error: 'The data shows that majority of respondents prefers online shopping over traditional retail.'
Answer: B
'Majority' is a plural noun here (majority of respondents), requiring the plural verb 'prefer'.
Q.279Medium
Which option best completes: 'The researcher's hypothesis was _____ by extensive field data, making her conclusions highly credible.'
Answer: A
The context shows the researcher's conclusions are credible, meaning her hypothesis was confirmed/validated by data, not challenged.
Q.280Hard
Correct the sentence: 'The innovations which were introduced last year have revolutionized the industry.'
Answer: C
Using relative clause reduction, 'The innovations introduced last year' is more concise and equally correct. The original is not wrong but unnecessarily wordy.
