State PSC Exam Preparation — BPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC

Q.21 Easy Reading Comprehension

Read the passage and answer: 'Artificial intelligence has revolutionized various sectors, from healthcare to finance. Medical professionals now utilize AI algorithms to diagnose diseases with unprecedented accuracy.' What is the author's primary purpose?

ATo criticize AI implementation in healthcare

BTo explain AI's transformative impact across industries

CTo provide statistical data on AI efficiency

DTo argue against AI in financial sectors

Correct Answer: B. To explain AI's transformative impact across industries

Explanation:

The author demonstrates AI's positive applications across multiple sectors, emphasizing its revolutionary nature and accuracy improvements.

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Q.22 Easy Reading Comprehension

Identify the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to implement new policies for environmental conservation.'

ANo error

B'have' should be 'has'

C'decided' should be 'decide'

D'implement' should be 'implementing'

Correct Answer: B. 'have' should be 'has'

Explanation:

Committee is a collective noun treated as singular, requiring 'has' instead of 'have'.

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Q.23 Easy Reading Comprehension

Cloze test: 'Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are becoming increasingly _____ as traditional fossil fuels deplete.'

Aobsolete

Bprevalent

Credundant

Ddormant

Correct Answer: B. prevalent

Explanation:

'Prevalent' means widespread or commonly occurring, fitting the context of increasing adoption of renewable energy.

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Q.24 Easy Reading Comprehension

Identify the error: 'The recent survey indicate that consumers prefer sustainable products despite higher pricing.'

ANo error

B'indicate' should be 'indicates'

C'prefer' should be 'prefers'

D'pricing' should be 'prices'

Correct Answer: B. 'indicate' should be 'indicates'

Explanation:

'Survey' is singular, requiring 'indicates' instead of 'indicate'.

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Q.25 Easy Reading Comprehension

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'PRAGMATIC':

AIdealistic

BTheoretical

CPractical

DHypothetical

Correct Answer: C. Practical

Explanation:

Pragmatic means dealing with things in a practical, realistic way; practical is its closest synonym.

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Q.26 Easy Reading Comprehension

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'AMELIORATE':

AWorsen

BImprove

CMaintain

DDeteriorate

Correct Answer: B. Improve

Explanation:

Ameliorate means to make something better or improve it; 'improve' is its closest synonym.

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Q.27 Easy Reading Comprehension

Read the passage and answer: 'Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized industries by automating complex tasks. However, experts warn that unchecked AI development poses ethical dilemmas regarding job displacement and data privacy. Nations worldwide are establishing regulatory frameworks to ensure responsible AI deployment.' What is the primary concern mentioned about AI development?

AJob displacement and data privacy issues

BHigh implementation costs

CLack of technical expertise

DInsufficient global collaboration

Correct Answer: A. Job displacement and data privacy issues

Explanation:

The passage explicitly states that experts warn about 'ethical dilemmas regarding job displacement and data privacy' as primary concerns.

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Q.28 Easy Reading Comprehension

Identify the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to implement new policies to address environmental sustainability.'

Ahave should be has (committee is singular)

Bimplement should be implementing

CNo error

Daddress should be addresses

Correct Answer: A. have should be has (committee is singular)

Explanation:

Committee is a collective noun treated as singular, so 'has' is correct instead of 'have'.

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Q.29 Easy Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test: 'Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are _____ increasingly important in combating climate change. Government subsidies and technological advancements have made these alternatives more _____ for consumers.'

Abecoming, accessible

Bbecome, acceptable

Cbecame, affordable

Dbecomes, available

Correct Answer: A. becoming, accessible

Explanation:

'becoming' fits the progressive sense and 'accessible' means available/obtainable, matching the context about affordability for consumers.

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Q.30 Easy Reading Comprehension

Arrange the following sentences in the correct order:
A) The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
B) Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.
C) Families gather together to light diyas and exchange gifts.
D) It is observed for five consecutive days.

AB, D, A, C

BB, A, D, C

CD, B, A, C

DA, B, C, D

Correct Answer: B. B, A, D, C

Explanation:

Logical flow: introduce Diwali (B), explain its significance (A), mention duration (D), then describe celebrations (C).

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