State PSC Exam Preparation — BPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC

Q.61 Medium Error Detection

Arrange in logical sequence: P: The government launched an initiative Q: to promote sustainable development R: in rural areas S: with significant budget allocation

APQRS

BPRQS

CQPSR

DPSQR

Correct Answer: A. PQRS

Explanation:

The logical sequence is: The government launched an initiative (P) to promote sustainable development (Q) in rural areas (R) with significant budget allocation (S).

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Q.62 Easy Error Detection

Read: 'Artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous in modern workplaces. From automated customer service to predictive analytics, AI tools enhance productivity. However, concerns about job displacement persist.' What is the main concern implied?

AAI is not effective in customer service

BAutomation may reduce employment opportunities

CAI tools are too expensive

DModern workplaces reject AI implementation

Correct Answer: B. Automation may reduce employment opportunities

Explanation:

The passage explicitly states that concerns about job displacement persist, indicating worry about reduced employment due to AI automation.

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Q.63 Medium Error Detection

Fill in the blank: 'The scientist's groundbreaking research _____ widespread recognition from the international academic community.'

Ahas garnered

Bhave garnered

Cwas garnered

Dwere garnering

Correct Answer: A. has garnered

Explanation:

Singular subject 'research' requires singular verb 'has garnered'. The active voice is appropriate here.

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Q.64 Medium Error Detection

Identify the grammatical error: 'Each of the employees are required to complete their training modules before the deadline.'

Aare should be is

Btheir should be his or her

Cmodules should be module

Ddeadline should be date

Correct Answer: A. are should be is

Explanation:

'Each' is singular, requiring 'is' not 'are'. Modern usage accepts 'their' as a singular pronoun.

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Q.65 Medium Error Detection

Which word best completes: 'The CEO's _____ for innovation has transformed the company's market position.'

Apropensity

Bprejudice

Cprocrastination

Dprudence

Correct Answer: A. propensity

Explanation:

Propensity means a natural tendency or inclination. It fits the context of the CEO's inclination toward innovation.

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Q.66 Easy Error Detection

Read the passage and answer: 'Digital transformation has accelerated in 2024, with companies investing heavily in cloud computing and cybersecurity. Small businesses, however, face challenges in adoption due to budget constraints.' According to the passage, why do small businesses struggle with digital transformation?

AThey lack technical expertise only

BThey don't believe in its importance

CThey have insufficient financial resources

DThey prefer traditional methods

Correct Answer: C. They have insufficient financial resources

Explanation:

The passage explicitly states small businesses face challenges due to 'budget constraints', indicating financial limitations.

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Q.67 Medium Error Detection

Correct the sentence: 'The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, are planning to implement new strategies.'

AThe newly appointed manager, along with his team members, am planning

BThe newly appointed manager, along with his team members, is planning

CThe newly appointed manager, along with his team members, were planning

DNo correction needed

Correct Answer: B. The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, is planning

Explanation:

When 'along with' is used, the main subject remains singular. The manager (singular) requires 'is planning'.

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Q.68 Medium Error Detection

Cloze Test: 'Renewable energy sources have become increasingly important _____ climate change concerns escalate globally.'

Aas

Bwhile

Csince

Ddespite

Correct Answer: A. as

Explanation:

'As' correctly shows the parallel relationship between increasing importance and escalating concerns. Both actions happen together.

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Q.69 Medium Error Detection

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

Ahave should be has

Bpostpone should be postponed

Cmeeting should be meetings

DNo error

Correct Answer: A. have should be has

Explanation:

'Committee' is a collective noun treated as singular in modern usage, requiring 'has' not 'have'.

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Q.70 Easy Error Detection

What does 'exacerbate' mean in the sentence: 'Rising inflation could exacerbate economic inequality'?

ATo reduce or diminish

BTo make worse or more severe

CTo explain or clarify

DTo examine carefully

Correct Answer: B. To make worse or more severe

Explanation:

Exacerbate means to make a situation worse or more serious. The sentence suggests inflation would worsen inequality.

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