Directions(1-5): In each question below a sentence with four words are numbered as 1,2,3,4. One of these four words may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark 5 as your answer.
The questionnaire(1) reflected(2) various phenomena(3) that are sparingly(4) experienced.
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Option D The appropriate word is 'rarely'.
Countrary(1) to popular belief(2), ripe fruits are not necessarily(3) delicious.(4)
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Option A The correct spelling is 'contrary'.
The most ambitious(1) enterprise(2) undertaken in ancient(3) Egypt was the construction(4) of pyramids.
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Option E All the mentioned words are correct.
The astronomical(1) calculations(2) were admiringly(3) accurate(4).
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Option E All the given words are absolutely correct.
Looking inward from the top of the ramparts(1), the sentries(2) had a marvellous panerama(3) spread(4) before them.
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Option C The correct spelling is 'panorama'.
Directions(6-10): In each of the given sentences, a blank is given indicating that something is missing. From the given four options A, B, C, D, a combination of words would independently fit and one combination would not. Select that option that DOES NOT FIT as the answer. If all the given combinations fit perfectly, then select 'All fit' as the answer.
Games between England and Australia enjoy a popularity sadly _______ in other parts of the world. A- absent B- dearth C- lacking D- inadequately
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A recent survey _______ that light pollution was threatening darkness almost everywhere. A- highlighted B- revealed C- show D- unveiling
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The mobile wallet firm Mobikwik recently announced that the users would now be ________ to pay traffic challans on its application. A- able B- willingly C- went D- allowed
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The President has consistently been _______ to take it on a bigger role in the world owing to reasons unknown. A- very B- hesitant C- uncertainty D- reluctant
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Option A
The two countries will _______ in the next phase of bilateral operation in the field of science and technology. A- merged B- clasps C- work together D- join hands
Recently government started which services to cater to people having feature phone or landline via Arogya Setu?
A)IVRS
B)IMPS
C)ICMR
D)IRVS
Option A
Explanation: Union Government has started Aarogya Setu IVRS services to cater to people having feature phone or landline.
Which state government has launched an online portal scholarships.gov.in under ‘Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana’?
A)Odisha
B)Tripura
C)Assam
D)Telangana
Option B
Explanation: Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has launched an online portal scholarships.gov.in under ‘Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana’.
Government think tank Niti Aayog in association with which organisation launched a campaign focussed on ensuring wellbeing of senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A)Amazon
B)Melinda Gates Foundation
C)Sarthak Foundation
D)Pirmal Foundation
Option D
Explanation: Government think tank Niti Aayog in association with Piramal Foundation — the philanthropic arm of the Piramal Group launched a campaign focussed on ensuring wellbeing of senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which state government launched programme Nigah’ to aware family members of migrant returnees?
A)Himachal Pradesh
B)Uttar Pradesh
C)Karnataka
D)TamilNadu
Option A
Explanation: In Himachal pradesh, the state government is planning to launch a new programme Nigah, in order to sensitize and educate the family members of the people coming to the state from other parts of the country.
Recently government started which mission to bring Indians stranded abroad amid Coronavirus?
A)Samudra Setu
B)Bharat Desh
C)Vande Mata
D)Vande Bharat
Option D
Explanation: In one of the largest evacuation exercises named the Vande Bharat Mission, the government will operate 64 flights from May 7 till May 13 to bring home nearly 14,800 Indian nationals stranded abroad due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Which Indian ship reached Maldives capital of Male as part of efforts to repatriate Indian nationals from foreign shores?
A)INS Samudra
B)INS Agni
C)INS Vikramaditya
D)INS Jalashwa
Option D
Explanation: Indian navy ship INS Jalashwa reached Maldives capital of Male today as part of efforts to repatriate Indian nationals from foreign shores.
According to a UN report titled ‘Lost at Home’ report, published by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF),over how many people were internally displaced in 2019?
A)33 million
B)35 million
C)27 million
D)56 million
Option A
Explanation: According to a UN report titled ‘Lost at Home’ report, published by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), more than five million people were internally displaced in India due to natural disasters, conflict and violence in 2019, constituting the highest number of new internal displacements in the world during the period followed by the Philippines, Bangladesh and China.
Which organisation signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to support critical research and development of a unique prototype material to be used in manufacturing washable and reusable personal protective equipment (PPE) surgical gowns and masks?
A)LIC HFL
B)IDBI Federal
C)SBI Life
D)PNB Housing Finance
Option D
Explanation: PNB Housing Finance Ltd (PNBHFL) signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to support critical research and development of a unique prototype material to be used in manufacturing washable and reusable personal protective equipment (PPE) surgical gowns and masks.
Who took charge as Director General of Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour and Employment?
A)Ravi Yadav
B)Ashok Singhal
C)Tarun Bajaj
D)DPS Negi
Option D
Explanation: Indian Economic Services officer D P S Negi took charge as Director General of Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Who was appointed as a director on the central board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A)Rajesh Mishra
B)Sanjiv Singh
C)Atanu Chakraborty
D)Tarun Bajaj
Option D
Explanation: The government has appointed Economic Affairs Secretary Tarun Bajaj as a director on the central board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Recently Mustafa Al Kadhimi has been chosen as PM of which nation?
A)Iraq
B)Iran
C)Israel
D)Afghanistan
Option A
Explanation: Mustafa Al Kadhimi has been chosen as Iraq’s new Prime Minister, ending months of political deadlock. Iraq’s Parliament voted to chose Mustafa Kadhimi as the nation’s new prime minister.
Which state government has launched an app ‘CMAPP (Comprehensive Monitoring of Agriculture, Price, and Procurement)’, a mobile application to monitor the agriculture needs of farmers?
A)Odisha
B)Telangana
C)Maharashtra
D)Andhra Pradesh
Option D
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched an app ‘CMAPP (Comprehensive Monitoring of Agriculture, Price, and Procurement)’, a mobile application to monitor the agriculture needs of farmers.
Which state government launched ‘Ayush Kavach-Covid’ app to help people get health remedies which can be useful in fight against COVID-19?
A)Uttar Pradesh
B)Bihar
C)Punjab
D)Maharashtra
Option A
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched ‘Ayush Kavach-Covid’ app to help people get health remedies which can be useful in fight against COVID-19. The app has been developed by AYUSH ministry.
Which state/UT inaugurated a newly developed android based mobile app named “CHDCOVID”?
A)Uttarakhand
B)Bihar
C)Chandigarh
D)Uttar Pradesh
Option C
Explanation: Punjab Governor and Administrator of UT Chandigarh V.P Singh Badnore inaugurated a newly developed android based mobile app named “CHDCOVID”.
recently Dalit Ezhilmalai passed away,He was related to which field?
A)sports
B)Actor
C)Journalist
D)Politics
Option D
Explanation: Dalit Ezhilmalai, former Union Minister of State for Health in the Vajpayee Cabinet, died at his residence on the outskirts of Chennai. He was 74.
when is World Atletics Day observed?
A)May 7
B)May 8
C)May 6
D)May 5
Option A
Explanation: World Athletics Day is annually celebrated on May 7 to increase awareness about athletics and to encourage the youth to take up sports.
STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS
Where is the HQ of PNB HFL?
A)Lucknow
B)Chennai
C)NewDelhi
D)Mumbai
Option C
What is the currency of Iraq?
A)Dinar
B)Riel
C)Rufiyaa
D)Peso
Which state government launched the Ayush Kavach app that will provide health-related tips and information about ayurvedic medicines to people during the coronavirus crisis?
A)Uttar Pradesh
B)Bihar
C)Assam
D)Telangana
Option A
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Ayush Kavach app that will provide health-related tips and information about ayurvedic medicines to people during the coronavirus crisis.
In which state, India’s first Covid-19 test bus was launched?
A)Bihar
B)Maharashtra
C)Uttar Pradesh
D)Odisha
Option B
Explanation: With the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic throwing up challenges everyday, India’s first test bus for the disease was flagged off on Maharashtra Day.
Which state launched Birsa Harit Gram Yojana (BHGY), Neelambar Pitambar JAL Sammridhi Yojana (NPJSY) and Veer Sahid Poto Ho Khel Vikas Scheme (VSPHKVS) to add jobs in the rural economy?
A)Karnataka
B)Bihar
C)Jharkhand
D)Uttar Pradesh
Option C
Explanation: Faced with the possibility of a steep increase in unemployment in rural areas following the expected return of a large number of stranded migrant workers from other States, the Jharkhand government announced three labour intensive programmes Birsa Harit Gram Yojana (BHGY), Neelambar Pitambar JAL Sammridhi Yojana (NPJSY) and Veer Sahid Poto Ho Khel Vikas Scheme (VSPHKVS) to add jobs in the rural economy.
Recently Indian Navy launched which operation to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas?
A)Samudra Setu
B)Thrissur
C)Arogya Setu
D)Suraksha Setu
Option A
Explanation: Indian Navy has launched Operation Samudra Setu – meaning Sea Bridge, as a part of national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas.
Who headed the panel formed by IRDAI to draft standard professional indemnity policy for insurance intermediaries?
A)Surbhi Goel
B)Kasturi Sengupta
C)Umesh Rathod
D)Yegnapriya Bharat
Option D
Explanation: Regulator Irdai has set up a panel to frame standard professional indemnity policy for insurance intermediaries that can be issued by all the insurers. The development came after Irdai witnessed several instances where policies taken by insurance intermediaries did not comply with the regulatory provisions.
DBS Bank has projected India’s GDP for FY21 to how much percent?
A)1.5%
B)1.4%
C)1.1%
D)1%
Option D
Explanation: With the lockdown now in place for two months, Singapore-based DBS Bank has cut India’s FY21 GDP forecast to 1 per cent vis-a-vis 1.5 per cent projected on April 9.
Who was appointed as new managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of Max Bupa Health Insurance?
A)RK Chaturvedi
B)Ashish Mehta
C)TN Malhotra
D)Krishnan Ramachandran
Option D
Explanation: Max Bupa Health Insurance said it has appointed Krishnan Ramachandran as its new managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO).
Who has been reappointed as chairperson of the Parliament’s public accounts committee (PAC)?
A)Harish Mehta
B)Manoharan Singh
C)Om Birla
D)Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Option D
Explanation: Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been reappointed as chairperson of the Parliament’s public accounts committee (PAC) by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Which Indian American was nominated as a representative to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the World Bank’s lending arm?
A)Ashok Micheal Pinto
B)Abhilash Joseph
C)Tanu Dhusia
D)Thomas Pinto
Option A
Explanation: US President Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American lawyer Ashok Michael Pinto as a representative to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the World Bank’s lending arm.
Who has received the Young Career Award in Nano Science and Technology for the year 2020 instituted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India?
A)Amit Dubey
B)Vikas Chaturvedi
C)Saurabh Lodha
D)Anurag Singh
Option C
Explanation: Professor Saurabh Lodha from Electrical Engineering, IIT Bombay, has received the Young Career Award in Nano Science and Technology for the year 2020 instituted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
Who shared the 2020 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for forest sector’ for 3-PG (Physiological Principles Predicting Growth), a model to predict forest growth in a changing climate?
A)Joseph J Landsberg
B)Richard H Waring
C)Nicholas C Coops
D)All of these
Option D
Explanation: Joseph J Landsberg, Richard H Waring and Nicholas C Coops, share the 2020 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for forest sector’ for 3-PG (Physiological Principles Predicting Growth), a model to predict forest growth in a changing climate.
Who was awarded the commemorative World War II medal marking the 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany by Russia?
A)Kim Jong Un
B)Lee Ching
C)Xi Zinping
D)Sheikh Hasina
Option A
Explanation: Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded Kim Jong Un a commemorative war medal marking the 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.
Recently which state government launched an exit app for people from other states who are stranded in the state due to the lockdown and want to return to their native place?
A)Bihar
B)Madhya Pradesh
C)Uttar Pradesh
D)WestBengal
Option D
Explanation: The West Bengal government launched an exit app for people from other states who are stranded in the state due to the lockdown and want to return to their native place.
What is the theme of this year’s World Aasthma Day?
A)Enough Asthma Deaths
B)Hold your breath
C)Stop for Asthma
D)Prevention of Asthma
Option A
Explanation: World Asthma Day celebrated every year on the first Tuesday in the month of May to raise awareness, care and support for those affected by asthma. The annual observance is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). This year, the World Asthma Day will be observed on May 5, 2020.The theme for World Asthma Day 2020 is Enough Asthma Deaths.
What is the theme of this year’s International Midwife Day?
A)Midwives Education
B)Midwives Celebrate the Rights
C)Midwives: Defenders of Women's Rights
D)Midwives with women: celebrate, demonstrate, mobilise, unite ‘ our time is NOW
Option D
Explanation: International Midwife Day is celebrated on the 5th of May every year, to appreciate the work of midwives .The theme for ICM 2020 is Midwives with women: celebrate, demonstrate, mobilise, unite ‘ our time is NOW!
STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS
Where is the HQ of IRDAI?
A)Ahmedabad
B)Chennai
C)Mumbai
D)Hyderabad
Option D
Where is the HQ of DBS Bank?
A)Japan
B)Singapore
C)Thailand
D)HongKong
Option B
Where is the HQ of Max Bupa Health Insurance?
A)NewDelhi
B)Mumbai
C)Kolkata
D)Chennai
The 3rd edition of North Zone Conference’ of Media Units of Information and Broadcasting Ministry held in which state?
A) Jammu Kashmir
B) Assam
C) Punjab
D) Uttarakhand
Option A
Explanation: The 3rd edition of North Zone Conference’ of Media Units of Information and Broadcasting Ministry, held in Jammu Kashmir. The aim of the conference is to strengthen the synergy between the Media Units in order to ensure last-mile delivery, while simultaneously brainstorm the use of new technology in communication.
The Bagdogra Airport is located in which state?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Jharkhand
D) Odisha
Option B
Explanation: Bagdogra Airport, is a customs airport located in about 9 km west of the city of Siliguri, 45 km away from Jalpaiguri and 65 km away from Darjeeling in West Bengal.
Who was ranked No 1 by IOC’s Boxing Task Force rankings for Olympic Qualifiers?
A) Amit Phangal
B) Saurav Ghosh
C) Amitabh Chowdhury
D) Nilesh Sharma
Option A
Explanation: World silver-medallist Amit Panghal has been ranked number one in the 52 kilogram category for Olympic Qualifiers, making him the first Indian pugilist in over a decade to achieve the global top position in the category.
Which of the following is not a type of Bank Account Offered by Indian Post Payments Bank?
A) Safal
B) Safar
C) Sugam
D) Saral
Option B
Explanation: IPPB offers 3 distinct accounts, tailored to suit the requirements of people everywhere.
Regular Account – Safal
Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) – Sugam
BSBDA Small – Saral
Fertiliser Minister D V Sadananda Gowda launched which brand of Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Ltd (HURL)?
A) Apna Urea – Sona Ugle
B) Apna Urea-Sabse Mahaan
C) Apna Urea-Sabse Aacha
D) Apna Urea -Chandi
Option A
Explanation: Fertiliser Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Friday unveiled the logo and brand ‘Apna Urea Sona Ugle’ of Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Ltd (HURL), which is in the process of reviving three sick urea units.The sick urea units are located at Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Barauni (Bihar) and Sindri (Jharkhand).
Which Company has received license from Bank of Russia to commence reinsurance business in Russia?
A) UIIC
B) NICL
C) NIACL
D) GIC Re
Option D
Explanation: General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) has received license from Bank of Russia to commence reinsurance business in Russia.
Indian Army conducted its which biggest airborne exercise comprising of more than 500 special forces troops in the North-Eastern theatre?
A) Ude Parinde
B) Wings of Fire
C) Astra Bhal
D) Winged Raider
Option D
Explanation: The Indian Army conducted its biggest airborne exercise called the ‘Winged Raider’ comprising of more than 500 special forces troops in the North-Eastern theatre.
Where is the HQ of Yes Bank?
A) NewDelhi
B) Pune
C) Mumbai
D) Chennai
Option C
Saang dance is folk dance of which state?
A) Bihar
B) Jharkhand
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Haryana
Option D
The sixth edition of the mega industrial exhibition ‘Engiexpo 2020’ was held in which city?
A) Vadodara
B) Ahmedabad
C) Surat
D) Mumbai
Option A
Explanation: The sixth edition of the mega industrial exhibition ‘Engiexpo 2020’ was held in Vadodara, Gujarat.
How much amount was allocated by the government for completing Z Morh tunnel in J&K?
A) ₹2379 cr
B) ₹2500 cr
C) ₹2400 cr
D) ₹2675 cr
Option A
Explanation: The government awarded the crucial Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir to APCO Amarnathji Tunnel way Pvt Ltd to be built at a cost of Rs 2,379 crore. Z-Morh Tunnel would provide all-weather road connectivity to Sonamarg tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir which mostly remains closed during the winters due to heavy snowfall in Gagenger area.
Which of the following system has been designed by NPCI for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system?
A) UPI
B) BBPS
C) IMPS
D) ABPS
Option D
Explanation: NPCI developed a centralized Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, alternatively known as Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB) System for channelizing the entitlements using Aadhaar number issued by UIDAI in an electronic manner by identifying the beneficiary and crediting the beneficiary bank account directly, once the Aadhaar number and the bank account number of the recipient are linked.
India and which country signed MoU to develop National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal?
A) Netherlands
B) Singapore
C) Thailand
D) Portugal
Option D
Explanation: India and Portugal signed an MoU to develop a world-class National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal in Gujarat.
Who was appointed as head of road safety committee by the Supreme Court?
A) Dineshwar Sharma
B) R Ranganath
C) Mukul Goyal
D) A M Sapre
Option D
Explanation: The Supreme Court said it would appoint one of its retired judges, Justice A M Sapre, as the chairman of its committee on road safety after the panel’s current head former apex court judge Justice K S P Radhakrishnan expressed difficulty in continuing in that position.
Which state to celebrate Chapchar Kut festival
A) Sikkim
B) Manipur
C) Assam
D) Mizoram
Option D
Explanation: Mizoram celebrate Chapchar Kut, the biggest and most important festival of the Mizos. “Promotion of Mizos’ culture and moral code” has been chosen as the theme for this year Chapchar Kut. Chapchar Kut is a spring festival celebrated usually in March after completion of the Jhum cultivation.
Which project was launched by Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge), Chemical, and Fertilizers, Mansukh Lal Mandaviya to channelize economic activity along the banks of Ganga River?
A) Avni Ganga
B) Ganga Arti
C) Mukt Ganga
D) Arth Ganga
Option D
Explanation: Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge), Chemical, and Fertilizers, Mansukh Lal Mandaviya said that Special focus on developing inland waterways will result in four-fold cargo volume increase on Ganga, while the ‘Arth Ganga’ project will boost economic activities along its bank.
Which state government launched employment-oriented mobile app ‘Rojgar Sangi?
A) Maharashtra
B) Rajasthan
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Bihar
Option C
Explanation: The Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel has launched a employment-oriented mobile app,‘RojgarSangi’ developed by state-run Chhattisgarh State Skill Development Authority (CSSDA) at the ceremony of youth fest 2020 held at Science College premises in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The Ekana International Cricket Stadium is located in which of the following city?
A) Gurugram
B) Patna
C) Indore
D) Lucknow
Option D
Explanation: The Ekana Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium of International Standard in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It is the second largest cricket stadium in India, after Eden Gardens with a seating capacity of 50,000 people.
The 10th edition of World Future Energy Summit (WFES)2020 was held in which city?
A) Tokyo
B) Abu Dhabi
C) Mumbai
D) Dubai
Option B
Explanation: The 10th edition of World Future Energy Summit (WFES)2020 hosted by Masdar renewable energy company, was held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(UAE). The theme for the year 2020 was “Rethinking Global Consumption, Production, and Investment”.
Repo and Reverse Repo are defined under which section of RBI Act, 1934?
A) 43
B) 44
C) 45
D) 47
Option C
Explanation: Section 45(U)- repo, reverse repo, derivative, money market instruments and securities are defined
Directions(1-5): Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as "No error". Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.
He quickly pulled a twenty dollars (1)/ bill from his wallet and shoved ahead (2)/ of a cluster of customers lined up at (3)/ the cashier's and thrust the money through the window. (4)/ No Error (5)
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4
No error
Option When a noun is used with a plural number ('twenty' in this case) just to decide the quantity or number of another noun, then that noun is always used in singular form. So the noun dollars in part 1 should be replaced by its singular form. Hence option A is correct.
On a fine summer evening, (1)/ the lighting in the work area of one of the (2)/ two groups were improved dramatically while (3)/ that of the other group remained unchanged. (4)
1
2
3
4
No error
Option C The error lies in the third part of the sentence. Note that the subject here is "lighting" which is singular. Also, the third segment mentions the word "that" which refers to the "lighting" (singular). Thus, the helping in the third part must also be singular. So, "were must be changed to "was".
This colony consists (1)/ of fifty flats and greeneries spread over (2)/ an area of (3)/ about thousand square metres. (4)
1
2
3
4
No error
Option D The error lies in the fourth part of the given sentence. Before ‘thousand’ the article "a" should be added to specify that the area is one thousand square metres. If we do not use "a", numbers like "one, two, three" etc. should be used to indicate the area. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
A lot of doctors across the globe (1)/ says that staying up late (2)/ could lead to (3)/ lots of serious diseases. (4)
1
2
3
4
No error
Option B The error lies in the second part of the given sentntenec. "Doctors" is a plural subject, so a plural verb should be used with it. Thus, instead of "says", we should use "say". Thus, option B is the correct answer.
A stranger asked me (1)/ whether I knew that (2)/ this route was the shorter (3)/ than the other one. (4)
1
2
3
4
No error
Option C The error lies in the third part of the given sentence. "Shorter" is an adjective in comparative degree. The usage of the article ‘the’ before ‘shorter’ is incorrect . So, "the" should be omitted. So, option C is the correct answer.
Directions(6-10): In the question, one sentence is given, and four words have been denoted by (A), (B), (C) and (D). You have to decide which of the following is inappropriate in the context. If all the words are appropriate in the context then mark ‘All correct’ as your answer.
A glass of red wine contains(A) procyanidins that promote(B) a healthy heart and aide(C) in lowering bad cholesterol levels(D).
A
B
C
D
All correct
Option C The error is in part C of the sentence. It should be 'aid instead of 'aide'. Even though both words have similar meanings, they cannot be used interchangeably. 'Aid' can be used as a verb, a noun, or an adjective. It is synonymous with the words “help” or “assist” when used as a verb, and again “help” and “assistance” when used as a noun. Aide is always used as a noun. It means assistant. In the given sentence, red wine 'assists' or 'helps' in lowering bad cholesterol. Hence, the correct answer is C.
The most important category(A) that needs investment revival(B) include micro, small and medium enterprises(C) that have suffered massively dues(D) to policy mistakes.
A
B
C
D
All correct
Option D The error is in part C of the sentence. It should be 'due' instead of 'dues'. 'Dues' refer to something that is owed as debt. The phrase after (D) is telling the reason behind the suffering. In such cases, where is the reason is being mentioned, 'due to' is used. Hence, the correct answer is D.
Watershed management(A) is the globally accepted way of conserving(B) water in dryland(C) areas by holistically persevering(D) soil and forests.
A
B
C
D
All are correct
Option D The error is in part D of the sentence. It should be 'preserving' instead of 'persevering'. To 'persevere' means to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success.
There was hardy(A) any increase in public(B) expenditure that would match(C) the claims(D) made on public investment.
A
B
C
D
All are correct
Option A The error is in part C of the sentence. It should be 'hardly' instead of 'hardy'. 'Hardy' is an adjective that means to be capable of enduring difficult conditions. But in the given sentence, the highlighted word describes a verb (increase), so it should be 'hardly', which is an adverb. Hence the correct answer is A.
Declining revenues(A) in a beak(B) macroeconomic environment(C) had already weakened(D) print media.
A
B
C
D
All are correct
Option B The error is in part C of the sentence. It should be 'bleak' instead of 'beak'. 'Beak' is a noun that refers to a bird's projecting jaws. (B) requires an adjective (bleak) as it describes ' macroeconomic environment'. 'Bleak' means unlikely to have a favourable outcome. Hence, the correct answer is B.
