State PSC Exam Preparation — BPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC

Q.1 Easy Sentence Correction

Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The team have completed their project on time and submitted it to the manager.'

ANo error

BHave should be has

CTheir should be there

DSubmitted should be submitting

Correct Answer: B. Have should be has

Explanation:

Team is a collective noun and takes singular verb 'has' not 'have' in British English, though American English allows both. The sentence should read 'The team has completed.'

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Q.2 Easy Sentence Correction

Choose the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence: 'The ________ of the building was damaged in the earthquake.'

Astructer

Bstructure

Cstrcture

Dstructre

Correct Answer: B. structure

Explanation:

Structure is the correct spelling. It refers to the framework or design of a building.

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Q.3 Easy Sentence Correction

Select the best option to correct: 'She dont know where the office supplies is kept.'

Adoesn't know where the office supplies are kept

Bdon't know where the office supplies is kept

Cdoesn't know where the office supplies is keep

Ddo not knows where the office supplies are kept

Correct Answer: A. doesn't know where the office supplies are kept

Explanation:

Correct contraction is 'doesn't' (does not) for third person singular. 'Supplies' is plural, so verb should be 'are' not 'is'.

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Q.4 Easy Sentence Correction

Which word is closest in meaning to 'ephemeral'?

APermanent

BTransient

CSolid

DEternal

Correct Answer: B. Transient

Explanation:

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Transient has the same meaning. Permanent and eternal are antonyms.

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Q.5 Easy Sentence Correction

Arrange the jumbled sentences in correct order: 1) The festival celebrates the victory 2) of good over evil 3) and attracts millions 4) of devotees every year

A1-2-3-4

B2-1-3-4

C1-3-2-4

D3-1-2-4

Correct Answer: A. 1-2-3-4

Explanation:

The logical sequence is: 'The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and attracts millions of devotees every year.' This follows Subject-Verb-Object structure.

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Q.6 Easy Sentence Correction

Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The team of engineers are working on innovative solutions for sustainable development.'

ANo error

BSubject-verb disagreement; 'are' should be 'is'

CIncorrect use of preposition

DMisplaced modifier

Correct Answer: B. Subject-verb disagreement; 'are' should be 'is'

Explanation:

'Team' is a collective noun treated as singular, so 'is' is correct, not 'are'.

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Q.7 Easy Sentence Correction

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

ADespite the challenges, the startup has overcame significant obstacles.

BThe government policies have been designed to encouraging foreign investments.

CSeveral students has submitted their projects before the deadline.

DThe research indicates that renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly viable.

Correct Answer: D. The research indicates that renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly viable.

Explanation:

Option D has correct subject-verb agreement and proper verb form. All other options have grammatical errors.

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Q.8 Easy Sentence Correction

Complete the sentence: 'The new AI-powered system not only improves efficiency ____ also reduces operational costs significantly.'

Abut also

Band also

Cas well as

Dmoreover

Correct Answer: A. but also

Explanation:

'Not only...but also' is the correct parallel structure for presenting two equal ideas.

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Q.9 Easy Sentence Correction

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'ameliorate'?

AWorsen

BImprove

CMaintain

DEvaluate

Correct Answer: B. Improve

Explanation:

'Ameliorate' means to make something better or improve, similar to 'improve'.

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Q.10 Easy Sentence Correction

Read the passage and answer: 'India's digital economy has grown exponentially, driven by increased internet penetration and smartphone adoption. By 2024, India has become the world's largest mobile data consumer. However, digital literacy remains unevenly distributed across urban and rural areas.'

What is the main limitation mentioned in India's digital growth?

ALack of internet infrastructure

BUneven distribution of digital literacy

CHigh smartphone prices

DLimited mobile data plans

Correct Answer: B. Uneven distribution of digital literacy

Explanation:

The passage explicitly states that 'digital literacy remains unevenly distributed across urban and rural areas,' which is presented as a limitation.

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