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Q.121 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Read the passage and answer: 'The advent of artificial intelligence has revolutionized multiple sectors. Companies are increasingly adopting AI to enhance efficiency. However, concerns about job displacement persist.' What is the main idea?
AAI technology is entirely negative for employment
BAI has transformed industries but raises employment concerns
CCompanies should avoid using AI
DJob displacement is inevitable in all sectors
Correct Answer:  B. AI has transformed industries but raises employment concerns
Explanation:

The passage discusses AI's revolutionary impact while acknowledging concerns, presenting a balanced view of benefits and challenges.

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Q.122 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Identify the incorrect statement: 'Despite her illness, she came to the office.' Which correction is needed?
ANo error
B'Despite' should be 'Although'
C'came' should be 'come'
D'to the office' should be 'for the office'
Correct Answer:  A. No error
Explanation:

The sentence is grammatically correct. 'Despite' followed by a noun phrase is the proper construction.

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Q.123 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Fill in the blank: 'The athlete's _____ performance in the tournament earned him a sponsorship deal.'
Amediocre
Boutstanding
Cpoor
Daverage
Correct Answer:  B. outstanding
Explanation:

An outstanding performance would logically result in earning a sponsorship deal, not mediocre or poor performance.

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Q.124 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'EPHEMERAL'.
ATemporary
BPermanent
CFleeting
DBrief
Correct Answer:  B. Permanent
Explanation:

Ephemeral means lasting a very short time. Permanent is its direct antonym, meaning lasting forever or for a long time.

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Q.125 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Read the passage:
'The Government of India has launched several digital initiatives to bridge the urban-rural divide. These programs aim to enhance connectivity and provide equal access to technological resources across all regions.'
What is the main purpose mentioned in the passage?
ATo create more urban centers
BTo reduce technological inequality between urban and rural areas
CTo increase government spending
DTo eliminate rural populations
Correct Answer:  B. To reduce technological inequality between urban and rural areas
Explanation:

The passage explicitly states the initiatives aim to 'bridge the urban-rural divide' and provide 'equal access to technological resources,' indicating the purpose is reducing technological inequality.

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Q.126 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence:
'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting till next month.'
ANo error
B'have' should be 'has'
C'decided' should be 'decide'
D'postpone' should be 'postponed'
Correct Answer:  B. 'have' should be 'has'
Explanation:

Committee is a collective noun that takes a singular verb. The correct form is 'The committee has decided,' not 'have decided.'

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Q.127 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'AMELIORATE'.
AWorsen
BImprove
CIgnore
DComplicate
Correct Answer:  B. Improve
Explanation:

Ameliorate means to make something better or improve its condition. 'Improve' is the direct synonym.

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Q.128 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
What is the most appropriate synonym for 'CONVOLUTED'?
ASimple
BComplex
CStraightforward
DClear
Correct Answer:  B. Complex
Explanation:

'Convoluted' means complicated and difficult to understand. 'Complex' is the most direct synonym expressing this meaning.

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Q.129 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Which word best completes the passage?
'The organization's _____ approach to problem-solving has earned it recognition as an industry leader.'
AStagnant
BInnovative
CReluctant
DPassive
Correct Answer:  B. Innovative
Explanation:

An approach that leads to industry recognition for problem-solving must be positive and forward-thinking. 'Innovative' is the only word that fits this context logically.

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Q.130 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Which option correctly identifies the error and provides the correction?
'The impact of the new policies were evident in the increased productivity levels across all departments.'
AError: 'were' should be 'was' (subject-verb agreement)
BError: 'increased' should be 'increasing'
CError: 'levels' should be 'level'
DNo error exists
Correct Answer:  A. Error: 'were' should be 'was' (subject-verb agreement)
Explanation:

'Impact' is singular and requires the singular verb 'was,' not the plural 'were.' This is a classic subject-verb agreement error.

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