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Direction (1-5): In a sentence given below divided into four parts. Out of four parts one may or may not have an error. You have to find the error part.
1) The Ghaziabad police sent another notice to Twitter (A)/ India’s head to appear before it in the case (B)/ of a video of an elderly Muslim man who claimed (C)/ he was beated up and made to chant Jai Shri Ram (D)/ No Error (E)
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D
E.No Error
2) The Bombay High Court granted four weeks’ transition (A)/ anticipatory bail to journalist Rana Ayyub in a case (B)/ filed by the Uttar Pradesh police for allegedly (C)/spreading fake news and creating communal tensions (D)/ No Error (E)
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D
E.No Error
3) AICC general secretary in charge of Karnataka (A)/ Randeep Singh Surjewala, on Monday warned Congress leaders in the (B)/ State against issuing statements on chief ministerial(C) /candidates of the party for the 2023 Assembly elections (D)/ No Error (E)
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D
E.No Error
4) The Centre is holding up the release of around Rs 16,000 crore to the (A)/Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (B)/under an assistance programs following its differences with (C)/ the State government over the implementation of certain conditions. (D)/ No Error (E)
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D
E.No Error
5) The Tamil Nadu government will ensure that native Tamils (A)/ especially those who studied in Tamil medium (B)/ and government schools, are given priority (C)/ in recruitment for government jobs. (D)/No Error (E)
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D
E.No Error
Directions (6-10): In one of the five sentences given in each question below, there is an error. Find out the erroneous sentence.
6)
A) Poverty has many roots, and it has many causes. but among those causes,
B) War and arms sales are one of the greatest obstacle to development and poverty reduction.
C) War and arms trade may have fattened the pockets of some businesses and individuals,
D) But millions have been plunged from poverty. Social scientists and economists argue that
E) Once a country experiences conflict, it faces a reversal of economic development.
A.Only C
B.Only E
C.Both B and D
D.Both A and E
E.Both B and C
7)
A) Climate change stressors such that flooding and drought affect what insects eat and can worsen outbreaks of pests like the fall armyworm.
B) While elevation in CO₂ does not directly impact insects, it can alter plants’ nutritional quality and chemistry.
C) This will indirectly effect insect herbivores. There is a need for more insect
D) monitoring and forecasting and modelling so that we can develop adaptation strategies.
E) The recent report shows there’s been a dramatic increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and temperatures.
A.Only C
B.Only E
C.Both B and D
D.Both A and C
E.Both B and C
8)
A) China’s attempts to expand its footprint in the predominantly Tamil Northern Province should wake up our defence forces.
B) Much against the wishes of the population, China has made strategic inroads into Jaffna Peninsula.
C) Proliferation of Chinese economical activity and infrastructure developments in the province,
D) ignoring the sentiments of the people, does not augur well.
E) India’s largest atomic power plant on the Gulf of Mannar coast is within strikingly distance from Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.
A.Only A
B.Both C and E
C.Only E
D.Both B and D
E.Both B and C
9)
A) Today, India has 141 GW of installed capacity of Renewable Energy making it
B) the fourth largest installed capacity globally – fourth largest for wind and fifth larger for solar.
C) India has also set for itself the world’s largest RE expansion plan
D) The RE installed capacity has already saw a 226 per cent increase in the last five years.
E) to achieve 175 GW by 2022 and 450 GW by 2030 in installed capacity.
A.Only C
B.Only E
C.Both B and D
D.Both A and E
E.Both B and C
10)
A) The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder.
B) This year’s Olympic Games will be a biggest ever sporting event.
C) This is one of the worst natural disaster ever to befall the area.
D) She declared that it was the best chocolate cake she had ever tasted.
E) The increasing demand for private cars could be halted by more investment in public transport.
A.Only C
B.Both A and D
C.Only A
D.Both B and E
E.Both B and C
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Answers :
1) Answer: D
In part D ‘beated’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘beaten’
Hence option D is the Answer.
2) Answer: A
In part A ‘transition’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘transit’
Hence option A is the answer
3) Answer: E
Here all the given parts are correct
Hence option E is the answer
4) Answer: C
In part C ‘programs’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘programme’
Hence option C is the answer.
5) Answer: E
Here all the given parts are correct
Hence option E is the answer
6) Answer: C
Sentence B is wrong as the phrase ‘one of the’ is followed by a plural noun.
Sentence D is wrong as the correct phrase is ‘plunge into’ which means ‘To fall into some state or condition’.
- war and arms sales are one of the greatest obstacles to development and poverty reduction.
- but millions have been plunged into poverty. Social scientists and economists argue that
7) Answer: D
Sentence A is wrong as ‘such as’ fits correctly in the sentence. We use ‘such as’ to introduce an example or examples of something we mention.
Sentence C is wrong as the adverb ‘indirectly’ should be followed by a verb. ‘affect’ is the verb whereas ‘effect’ is a noun.
- Climate change stressors such as flooding and drought affect what insects eat and can worsen outbreaks of pests like the fall armyworm.
- This will indirectly affect insect herbivores. There is a need for more insect
8) Answer: B
Sentence C is wrong as ‘economic’ is the most suitable adjective to be used in the given sentence as it is related to the ‘economics or the economy.’ ‘Economical’ means ‘being limited in using money’.
Sentence E is wrong as we need an adjective ‘striking’ to modify the noun ‘distance’.
- Proliferation of Chinese economic activity and infrastructure developments in the province,
- India’s largest atomic power plant on the Gulf of Mannar coast is within striking distance from Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.
9) Answer: C
Sentence B is wrong as both the adjectives must be in the same form of degree.
Sentence D is wrong as has/have forms are always followed by the V3 form of the verb. ‘saw’ is the V2 form of the verb, so ‘seen’ is the correct usage.
- the fourth largest installed capacity globally – fourth largest for wind and fifth largest for solar.
- The RE installed capacity has already seen a 226 per cent increase in the last five years.
10) Answer: E
Sentence B is wrong as superlative degrees are preceded by the definite article ‘the’.
Sentence C is wrong as the phrase ‘one of the’ is followed by a plural noun.
- This year’s Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting event.
- This is one of the worst natural disasters ever to befall the area.
Direction (11-14): In the following questions, a sentence has been divided into five parts. Choose the part that contains error from the given alternatives.
11) There is a lot of discussion in (A)/ the United States about how to (B)/ help people to come together (C)/ to solve the complex problems (D)/ facing the nation and the world. (E)
A.C
B.E
C.A
D.D
E.B
12) The concept that armed strength could (A)/ evoke in the dealings of governments (B)/ over all matters including economic (C)/ questions have greatly declined (D)/ and seems to decline further. (E)
A.A
B.D
C.B
D.E
E.C
13) Economic warfare was applied (A)/ both in periods of peace and war (B)/ against countries to weaken (C)/ their economy and thereby reduced (D)/ their political and military power. (E)
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D
E.E
14) Unless China cooperates, (A)/ the truth will never be (B)/ known but for as longer as (C)/ it prevaricates, a suspicion will (D)/ fester that it has something to hide. (E)
A.D
B.E
C.B
D.A
E.C
Direction (15-16): In each question given below, there is a sentence which has been divided into five parts. One of these parts is not grammatically correct and needs a correction. Read the sentence carefully and mark the option with the part of the sentence that contains an error
15) The finance minister made it clear that (a)/ the plan only involves brownfield projects (b)/ and not land and also promised to (c)/ give incentives to states for undertaking (d)/ disinvestment and asset monetisation (e)/.
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.No error
16) Ownership of assets remain with the (a)/ government and there will be a (b)/ mandatory handback, which means (c)/ they will have to give back (d)/ after a specified time (e)/.
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.e
Direction (17-20): Here, in each of the questions below, you will find that a sentence has been divided into five parts (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). Two parts have an error in them and three parts are grammatically correct. The option containing the pair of letters with the wrong part of the sentence will be your answer.
17) The extent of the ban, which comes just two weeks (A)/before the pandemic-postpone Olympics open, (B)/will be announced later on Thursday (C)/in the International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers.(D)/No error (E)/
A.BD
B.AC
C.CD
D.AD
E.No error
18) With Covid-19 infections risings, (A)/the Japanese government has (B)/announce a state of emergency (C)/in the country to contain the spread.(D)/No error (E)/
A.BD
B.AC
C.CD
D.AD
E.No error
19) It has also been announced by the (A)/International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers(B)/ that fans will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics (C)/as the administration look to contain the virus. (D)/ No error (E)/
A.BD
B.AC
C.CD
D.AD
E.No error
20) The widely expected move was made (A)/following talks between the government,(B)/ Tokyo organisers and Olympics (C)/ and paralympic representative.(D) No error(E)/
A.BD
B.AC
C.CD
D.AD
E.No error
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Answers :
11) Answer: A
The error lies in part C. A few verbs like ‘help, bid, make, etc.’ are followed by the bare infinitive (without ‘to’).
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
There is a lot of discussion in (A)/ the United States about how to (B)/ help people come together (C)/ to solve the complex problems (D)/ facing the nation and the world. (E)
12) Answer: B
The error lies in part D. In the given sentence, the subject is ‘concept’. So, it should be followed by the singular verb ‘has’.
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
The concept that armed strength could (A)/ evoke in the dealings of governments (B)/ over all matters including economic (C)/ questions has greatly declined (D)/ and seems to decline further. (E)
13) Answer: D
The error lies in part D. ‘to’ is followed by the base form of the verb. So, both the verbs before and after the conjunction should be in the base form of the verb.
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
Economic warfare was applied (A)/ both in periods of peace and war (B)/ against countries to weaken (C)/ their economy and thereby reduce (D)/ their political and military power. (E)
14) Answer: E
The error lies in part C. The adjectives used between the structure ‘as…..as’ should always be in the positive degree (not comparative or superlative).
For example,
He is as smart as his brother. (correct)
He is as smarter as his brother. (wrong)
He is as smartest as his brother. (wrong)
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
Unless China cooperates, (A)/ the truth will never be (B)/ known but for as long as (C)/ it prevaricates, a suspicion will (D)/ fester that it has something to hide. (E)
15) Answer: E
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
The correct answer is option (e).
16) Answer: A
The subject in part (a) is ‘ownership’, which is singular; therefore, the verb ‘remain’ must be singular. So the correct usage should be ‘ownership of assets remains’.
The correct answer is option (a).
17) Answer: A
In part B that before the pandemic ‘postponed’ and not ‘postpone’ a simple verb. Also, in part D, ‘by the’ will be the correct usage instead of ‘in the’.
We have these usages;
1) Postpone verb
2) ‘by the’ preposition
and in this sentence we go with the 2nd one.
Therefore option A is the correct answer choice.
18) Answer: B
In part A that Covid-19 infections ‘rising’ and not ‘risings.’ Also, in part C, ‘announced’ will be the correct usage ie; ‘past participle form’
We have these usages;
1) risings plural noun
2) announced past participle
and in this sentence we go with the second one or the 3rd form of the verb .
Therefore option B is the correct answer choice.
19) Answer: E
The original sentence is absolutely correct and hence there is no need for replacement.
Therefore option E is the correct answer choice.
20) Answer: C
In part C that organisers and ‘Olympic’ and not ‘Olympics’. Also, in part D, ‘representatives’ will be the correct usage ie; ‘plural noun of the adjective – representative’.
We have these usages;
1) adjective form of Olympics is Olympic
2) plural noun of representative – ‘representatives’
and in this sentence we go with the plural noun of the adjective – representatives.
Directions (21-25): In the following questions, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence does not have an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘E’.
21)Â The Delhi High Court, which had resumed (A)/ full-fledged physical listening from March 15, decided to (B)/ again adapt the virtual mode of proceedings from April 9 to April 23 (C)/ in view of an alarming raise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital.(D)/ No error (E)
A.The Delhi High Court, which had resumed
B.Full-fledged physical listening from March 15, decided to
C.Again adapt the virtual mode of proceedings from April 9 to April 23
D.In view of an alarming raise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital.
E.No error
22) The three accused who were arrested (A)/ had an illegal stock of the injection. (B)/ They were selling it at Rs 10,500 which is much higher (C)/ than its original MRP. 11 injection bottles have been seized. (D)/ No error (E)
A.The three accused who were arrested
B.Had an illegal stock of the injection.
C.They were selling it at Rs 10,500 which is much higher
D.Than its original MRP. 11 injection bottles have been seized.
E.No error
23) The step were taken as patients with (A)/ presumptive Covid-19 diagnosis was (B)/ neither getting treatment at Covid hospitals because of their negative (C)/ test report or at non-Covid centres for having Covid symptoms. (D)/ No error (E)
A.The step were taken as patients with
B.Presumptive Covid-19 diagnosis was
C.Neither getting treatment at Covid hospitals because of their negative
D.Test report or at non-Covid centres for having Covid symptoms.
E.No error
24) Saudi Arabia’s latest economic plan come (A)/ with a big risk as the plan might help to boost investment, (B)/ while on the other hand it could (C)/ also hitted the government’s finances.(D)/ No error (E)
A.Saudi Arabia’s latest economic plan come
B.With a big risk as the plan might help to boost investment,
C.While on the other hand it could
D.Also hitted the government’s finances.
E.No error
25) Doctors performed a 10-hours-long (A)/ domino liver transplant on the kids in which (B)/ one of the recipients become the donor (C)/ and the first recipient gets a health donor liver. (D)/ No error (E)
A.Doctors performed a 10-hours-long
B.Domino liver transplant on the kids in which
C.One of the recipients become the donor
D.And the first recipient gets a health donor liver.
E.No error
Directions (26-30): In each of the following questions a sentence is given which is divided into four parts. Some parts have an error in it. Identify the parts without any errors. If the whole sentence is error free, choose E as the answer.
26) Even though more than a quarter-century has elapsed since(A)/ the Constitution were amended to make urban and rural local bodies (B)/a self contained third tiers of governance, it is often (C)/agreed by experts that there is inadequate devolution of powers to them(D)/No Error(E).
A.Only A & B
B.Only C
C.Only A & D
D.Only D
E.No error
27) The mass exodus of migrant labourers in foot and the subsequent (A)/ running of Shramik Express trains by the Ministry of Railways in the middle of the COVID19 lockdown (B)/ and the logistical challenge in dealing with China figured as a recurring theme as the Lok Sabha (C)/took up the debate on demand of grants from the Railways (D)/No Error (E).
A.Only A&B
B.Only B
C.Only A&D
D.Only D
E.No error
28)Â The judgment echoes the arguments that child rights activists has been (A)/making for year by ignoring the natural sexual tendencies(B)/ of adolescents, POCSO can and does became tool for the persecution(C)/ of young people in consenting sexual relations(D)/No Error(E).
A.Only A&B
B.Only B
C.Only C&D
D.Only D
E.No error
29) The Centre has informed a parliamentary panel A)/ that a standalone project to build a (B)/critical road along the border with(C) China in Ladakh is going on (D)/No Error.
A.Only A&B
B.Only B
C.Only C&D
D.Only D
E.No error
30) The government on Monday informed the Lok Sabha (A)/that 2,000 currency notes has not been printed in the past (B)/two years even as the quantum of the highest (C)/denomination currency note has came down(D)/No Error(E).
A.A&C
B.B
C.Both C&D
D.D
E.No error
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Answers :
21) Answer: A
 The Delhi High Court, which had resumed
(B) Hearing must be used instead of listening
(C) Adopt must be used instead of adapt
(D) Rise must be used instead of raise
The Delhi High Court, which had resumed full-fledged physical hearing from March 15, decided to again adopt the virtual mode of proceedings from April 9 to April 23 in view of an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital.
22) Answer: E
No error
The three accused who were arrested had an illegal stock of the injection. They were selling it at Rs 10,500 which is much higher than its original MRP. 11 injection bottles have been seized.
23) Answer: C
Neither getting treatment at Covid hospitals because of their negative
(A) Was must be used instead of were
(B) Were must be used instead of was
(D) Nor must be used instead of or
The step was taken as patients with presumptive Covid-19 diagnosis were neither getting treatment at Covid hospitals because of their negative test report nor at non-Covid centres for having Covid symptoms.
24) Answer: C
While on the other hand it could
(A) Comes must be used instead of come
(B) Omit to after help
(D) Hit must be used instead of hitted
Saudi Arabia’s latest economic plan comes with a big risk as the plan might help boost investment, while on the other hand it could also hit the government’s finances.
25) Answer: B
Domino liver transplant on the kids in which
(A) Hour must be used instead of hours
(C) Becomes must be used instead of become
(D) Healthy must be used instead of health
Doctors performed a 10-hour-long domino liver transplant on the kids in which one of the recipients becomes the donor and the first recipient gets a healthy donor liver.
26) Answer: C
In part B ‘were’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘was’
In part C ‘tiers’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘tier’
Here option A & D are error free. Hence option C is answer
Even though more than a quarter century has elapsed since the Constitution was amended to make urban and rural local bodies a self-contained third tier of governance, it is often agreed by experts that there is inadequate devolution of powers to them.
27) Answer: B
In part A ‘in’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘on’
In part C ‘challenge’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘challenges’
In part D ‘from’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘for’
Only part B has no error. Hence option B is the answer.
28) Answer: C
In part A ‘has’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘have’
In part B ‘year’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘years’
Here option C & D has no error. Hence option C is the answer.
29) Answer: E
Here all the given parts are error free. Hence option E is the answer.
30) Answer: A
In part B ‘has’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘have’
In part D ‘came’ is wrongly used and the correct usage is ‘come’
Here part A & C has no error. Hence option A is answer
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