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Q.71 Hard Error Detection
Para Jumbles: P: The biodiversity hotspot Q: requires immediate conservation efforts R: in Southeast Asia S: faces unprecedented threats
APQRS
BPSRQ
CPQSR
DPRQS
Correct Answer:  D. PRQS
Explanation:

Correct sequence: The biodiversity hotspot (P) in Southeast Asia (R) faces unprecedented threats (Q) requires immediate conservation efforts (S).

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Q.72 Hard Error Detection
Identify the error: 'Neither the investors nor the stakeholder have expressed concerns about the project's viability.'
Ahave should be has
Bstakeholder should be stakeholders
Cexpressed should be express
DNo error
Correct Answer:  B. stakeholder should be stakeholders
Explanation:

The plural 'investors' requires plural agreement. 'Stakeholder' should be 'stakeholders' for proper parallelism and agreement.

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Q.73 Hard Error Detection
Fill in the blank: 'The architect's _____ design proposal was rejected by the municipal authority for not complying with safety standards.'
Ainnovative
Bpreliminary
Celaborate
Dprudent
Correct Answer:  C. elaborate
Explanation:

Context suggests the design was complex/detailed but had safety issues. 'Elaborate' (detailed/complex) fits best, explaining why compliance was checked.

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Q.74 Medium Error Detection
Cloze Test: 'The education sector _____ significant transformation, with online learning platforms gaining prominence among students across India.'
Ahas undergone
Bhave undergone
Chad undergone
Dis undergoing
Correct Answer:  D. is undergoing
Explanation:

'is undergoing' indicates ongoing transformation in the present, which aligns with 'gaining prominence' suggesting current developments.

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Q.75 Easy Error Detection
Read: 'Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift in computational technology. Unlike classical computers that use bits, quantum computers utilize qubits, enabling exponential processing power.' What is the PRIMARY distinction mentioned?
AQuantum computers are faster than classical computers
BQuantum computers use qubits instead of bits
CClassical computers cannot perform complex calculations
DQubits are cheaper than bits
Correct Answer:  B. Quantum computers use qubits instead of bits
Explanation:

The passage explicitly states the primary distinction: quantum computers use qubits while classical computers use bits.

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Q.76 Easy Error Detection
Identify the error in the sentence: 'The government have implemented new policies to address inflation.'
Ahave should be has
Bimplemented should be implement
Caddress should be addresses
DNo error
Correct Answer:  A. have should be has
Explanation:

'Government' is a singular collective noun and requires 'has' instead of 'have'.

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Q.77 Easy Error Detection
Which word best completes the sentence? 'The scientist's _____ approach to research earned her international recognition.'
Ameticulous
Barbitrary
Ccareless
Dsuperficial
Correct Answer:  A. meticulous
Explanation:

'Meticulous' means careful and precise, fitting the context of earning recognition for research.

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Q.78 Medium Error Detection
Correct the sentence: 'The data suggests that majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.'
AThe data suggest that the majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.
BThe data suggests that a majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.
CThe data suggests that majority of the urban residents prefers sustainable transport options.
DThe data suggest that majority of urban residents prefers sustainable transport options.
Correct Answer:  A. The data suggest that the majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.
Explanation:

'Data' is plural, requiring 'suggest'. 'Majority' should be preceded by 'the'.

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Q.79 Easy Error Detection
Read the passage: 'Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized healthcare through diagnostic tools. Machine learning algorithms analyze medical imaging with greater accuracy than human radiologists. This advancement has reduced diagnostic errors by 40%. However, ethical concerns regarding data privacy persist.'\n\nWhat is the main idea of the passage?
AMachine learning is superior to human radiologists in all aspects.
BAI has improved healthcare diagnostics but raises ethical concerns.
CMedical imaging can only be analyzed by AI systems.
DHealthcare has eliminated all diagnostic errors.
Correct Answer:  B. AI has improved healthcare diagnostics but raises ethical concerns.
Explanation:

The passage discusses both the benefits (improved diagnostics) and concerns (data privacy) of AI in healthcare.

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Q.80 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error: 'Each of the employees have received their annual bonus and appreciated the company's gesture.'
Ahave should be has
Btheir should be his or her
Cappreciated should be appreciates
DNo error
Correct Answer:  A. have should be has
Explanation:

'Each' is singular and requires 'has' instead of 'have'. Although 'their' is acceptable in modern usage for singular indefinite pronouns.

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