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Q.71 Easy Error Detection

Choose the correct word: 'The _____ between the two nations led to diplomatic tensions.'

Adispute

Bdistaste

Cdistance

Ddisrespect

Correct Answer: A. dispute

Explanation:

'Dispute' (disagreement) fits the context of diplomatic tensions. The others don't convey the right meaning.

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Q.72 Easy Error Detection

Identify the error: 'Despite of the challenges faced, the team completed the project on schedule.'

A'Despite of' should be 'Despite' or 'In spite of'

B'Completed' should be 'has completed'

C'On schedule' is redundant with 'completed'

DNo error in the sentence

Correct Answer: A. 'Despite of' should be 'Despite' or 'In spite of'

Explanation:

'Despite' is a preposition that doesn't require 'of'. The correct forms are either 'Despite the challenges' or 'In spite of the challenges'.

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Q.73 Easy Error Detection

Read the passage and answer: 'Digital literacy has become as fundamental as traditional literacy in contemporary society. Young professionals who lack basic digital competencies find themselves disadvantaged in the job market. However, initiatives like DIKSHA and e-learning platforms have democratized access to digital skills training.' What is the main idea?

ADigital skills are now essential life skills with improving accessibility through technology

BYoung professionals are inherently disadvantaged in modern job markets

CDIKSHA is the most effective digital literacy platform in India

DTraditional literacy is becoming obsolete in contemporary society

Correct Answer: A. Digital skills are now essential life skills with improving accessibility through technology

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes digital literacy's importance and mentions initiatives improving access. Options B, C, and D are either overstated or unsupported by the text.

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Q.74 Easy Error Detection

Identify the grammatical error: 'The data suggests that neither of the proposals are viable for long-term implementation.'

A'Neither...are' should be 'Neither...is'

B'The data' should be 'The datum'

C'Viable' should be 'feasible'

DNo error; the sentence is grammatically correct

Correct Answer: A. 'Neither...are' should be 'Neither...is'

Explanation:

'Neither' is singular and requires singular verb 'is'. The construction 'neither of the proposals' takes singular agreement.

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Q.75 Easy Error Detection

Which option best completes: 'The researcher's hypothesis _____ by subsequent experiments.'

AValidated

BWas validated

CBeing validated

DHas been validating

Correct Answer: B. Was validated

Explanation:

The sentence requires past passive voice to show the hypothesis was confirmed by past experiments. 'Was validated' is the correct form.

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Q.76 Easy Error Detection

Identify the error: 'Each of the candidates have submitted their application forms before the deadline yesterday.'

A'Have' should be 'has' for singular 'each'

B'Before' is redundant with 'yesterday'

C'Application forms' should be 'applications'

DNo error in the sentence

Correct Answer: A. 'Have' should be 'has' for singular 'each'

Explanation:

'Each' is singular and requires 'has'. The pronoun 'their' is also incorrect; should be 'his/her' or restructure to plural.

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Q.77 Easy Error Detection

Correct the sentence: 'Despite of being qualified, she was rejected for the position.'

ADespite being qualified, she was rejected for the position.

BIn spite being qualified, she was rejected for the position.

CAlthough of being qualified, she was rejected for the position.

DDespite of her qualifications, she was rejected for the position.

Correct Answer: A. Despite being qualified, she was rejected for the position.

Explanation:

'Despite' is a preposition and doesn't pair with 'of'. Correct form is 'Despite being qualified' or 'In spite of her qualifications'.

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Q.78 Easy Error Detection

Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.'

ANo error

Bhave should be has

Cpostpone should be postponed

Dunforeseen should be unforeseen

Correct Answer: B. have should be has

Explanation:

Committee is a collective noun that takes a singular verb in Indian English. The correct form is 'The committee has decided.'

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Q.79 Easy Error Detection

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?

AIndia is the largest renewable energy producer

BIndia is steadily progressing towards its renewable energy goals

CIndia will definitely achieve 500 GW by 2030

DRenewable energy is not important for India

Correct Answer: B. India is steadily progressing towards its renewable energy goals

Explanation:

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.

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Q.80 Easy Error Detection

Select the word that best fits: 'The minister's _____ on digital literacy has transformed educational policies across states.'

Aemphasis

Bemphasis on

Cstress towards

Dinsistence towards

Correct Answer: A. emphasis

Explanation:

'Emphasis' alone works perfectly here. 'Emphasis on' would require restructuring. Other options are grammatically awkward.

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