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Q.551 Easy Para Jumbles
What is the antonym of 'ubiquitous'?
AScarce
BCommon
CAbundant
DWidespread
Correct Answer:  A. Scarce
Explanation:

Ubiquitous means present everywhere; scarce means rare or uncommon, which is the opposite. Others are synonyms.

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Q.552 Easy Para Jumbles
Correct the error: 'The number of students have decreased significantly this year.'
A'have' should be 'has'
B'decreased' should be 'decrease'
C'number' should be 'numbers'
DNo error
Correct Answer:  A. 'have' should be 'has'
Explanation:

'Number' is singular, requiring 'has', not 'have'. Subject-verb agreement error.

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Q.553 Easy Para Jumbles
Read the passage and answer: 'Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling early disease detection and personalized treatment plans. AI algorithms can analyze medical imaging more accurately than human radiologists. However, concerns about data privacy and the need for regulatory frameworks remain.' What is the main concern mentioned?
AAI is more expensive than traditional methods
BData privacy and regulatory issues
CDoctors will lose their jobs
DAI cannot detect all diseases
Correct Answer:  B. Data privacy and regulatory issues
Explanation:

The passage explicitly states 'concerns about data privacy and the need for regulatory frameworks remain' as the main concern.

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Q.554 Medium Para Jumbles
Arrange in correct order:
A) Cybersecurity threats have increased dramatically in recent years.
B) Hackers are targeting critical infrastructure and financial institutions.
C) Organizations must invest in robust security measures.
D) The cost of cyber attacks to the global economy exceeds billions annually.
AA, B, D, C
BB, A, C, D
CA, D, B, C
DD, A, B, C
Correct Answer:  A. A, B, D, C
Explanation:

Logical flow: general threat (A), specific targets (B), financial impact (D), and necessary action (C).

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Q.555 Medium Para Jumbles
Which sentence contains a grammatical error?
A) The team have decided to postpone the meeting.
B) The data suggests that the trend is declining.
C) Neither of the candidates were suitable.
D) Everyone in the class has submitted their assignments.
AA
BB
CC
DD
Correct Answer:  C. C
Explanation:

'Neither' is singular and should be followed by 'was', not 'were'. Sentence C contains the error.

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Q.556 Medium Para Jumbles
Fill in the blank: 'The speaker's _____ on climate change was both informative and engaging.'
Adiscourse
Bdiscern
Cdiscreet
Ddiscredit
Correct Answer:  A. discourse
Explanation:

Discourse means a discussion or talk; it fits contextually. Other options don't match the context.

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Q.557 Medium Para Jumbles
Identify the correct sequence:
A) Renewable energy sources are crucial for sustainable development.
B) Solar and wind power have become increasingly cost-effective.
C) India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
D) This transition requires significant infrastructure investment and policy support.
AA, C, B, D
BA, B, C, D
CC, A, B, D
DB, A, C, D
Correct Answer:  B. A, B, C, D
Explanation:

Begins with importance (A), then examples and cost-effectiveness (B), India's specific target (C), and concludes with requirements (D).

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Q.558 Medium Para Jumbles
Correct the sentence: 'If I was you, I would not accept that offer.'
A'was' should be 'were'
B'would' should be 'will'
C'that' should be 'this'
DNo error
Correct Answer:  A. 'was' should be 'were'
Explanation:

In conditional sentences (subjunctive mood), 'were' is used with all subjects, including 'I'. The correct form is 'If I were you'.

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Q.559 Medium Para Jumbles
Arrange to form coherent passage:
A) Social media platforms have become powerful tools for activism and social change.
B) Young people are leveraging these platforms to raise awareness about critical issues.
C) However, misinformation and echo chambers pose significant challenges.
D) Balancing free speech with responsible content moderation remains a key challenge.
AB, A, C, D
BA, B, C, D
CC, A, B, D
DA, C, B, D
Correct Answer:  B. A, B, C, D
Explanation:

Introduces the role of social media (A), explains how young people use it (B), identifies problems (C), and concludes with main challenge (D).

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Q.560 Easy Para Jumbles
Which word is most similar to 'ameliorate'?
AWorsen
BImprove
CIgnore
DPrevent
Correct Answer:  B. Improve
Explanation:

Ameliorate means to make something better; improve is the closest synonym. Worsen is an antonym.

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