273 + Interview Questions in ENGLISH COMPREHENSION in GRAMMAR

1.	1). Only A2). Both B and C3). Only C4). All parts incorrect
Answer» The error in C is the absence of the article 'a' before the adjective 'self-sufficient'. The article is needed as the SENTENCE TALKS about ONE country. It should read as:'..and a self-sufficient country..' Option 3 is the correct answer.

1.

1). Only A2). Both B and C3). Only C4). All parts incorrect

Answer»

The error in C is the absence of the article 'a' before the adjective 'self-sufficient'. The article is needed as the SENTENCE TALKS about ONE country.

It should read as:'..and a self-sufficient country..' Option 3 is the correct answer.

Discussion

2.	1). A woman who2). Was sitting besides 3). Me was knitting a 4). Beautiful red sweater
Answer» Correct option- 2 Here, concept of prepositions is brought under consideration. When a noun is situated at the side of another noun or one is next of another, then, preposition BESIDE is used. Whereas, when something has some addition to it; furthermore; also; MOREOVER then, preposition besides is used. For e.g.- Besides a dog, he has a PARROT at his home. Thus, replace besides with beside. Correct ANSWER- A woman who was sitting beside me was knitting a beautiful red SWEATER.

2.

1). A woman who2). Was sitting besides 3). Me was knitting a 4). Beautiful red sweater

Answer»

Correct option- 2

Here, concept of prepositions is brought under consideration. When a noun is situated at the side of another noun or one is next of another, then, preposition BESIDE is used.

Whereas, when something has some addition to it; furthermore; also; MOREOVER then, preposition besides is used. For e.g.- Besides a dog, he has a PARROT at his home.

Thus, replace besides with beside.

Correct ANSWER- A woman who was sitting beside me was knitting a beautiful red SWEATER.

Discussion

3.	1). The fish begged to the fisherman that he might be allowed to go free.2). The fish begged the fisherman that he might be allowed to go free.3). The fish begged the fisherman that he will be allowed to go free.4). The fish begged to the fisherman that he should be allowed to go free.
Answer» Out of the GIVEN sentences, the only correct sentence is 2. To BEG is to request someone. Such a verb does not require an additional PREPOSITION such as 'to', which means options 1 and 4 are incorrect. The fish begged the fisherman, so the appropriate verb here becomes 'might', which indicates a possibility and not the SIMPLE future tense verb 'will'. So, option 3 is also incorrect. Option 5 uses the passive form 'have been allowed', which is incorrect, given the context. None of the other sentences are grammatically sound. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

3.

1). The fish begged to the fisherman that he might be allowed to go free.2). The fish begged the fisherman that he might be allowed to go free.3). The fish begged the fisherman that he will be allowed to go free.4). The fish begged to the fisherman that he should be allowed to go free.

Answer»

Out of the GIVEN sentences, the only correct sentence is 2.

To BEG is to request someone. Such a verb does not require an additional PREPOSITION such as 'to', which means options 1 and 4 are incorrect.

The fish begged the fisherman, so the appropriate verb here becomes 'might', which indicates a possibility and not the SIMPLE future tense verb 'will'. So, option 3 is also incorrect.

Option 5 uses the passive form 'have been allowed', which is incorrect, given the context.

None of the other sentences are grammatically sound.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Discussion

4.	1). Forced her child2). No correction required3). Like her children4). Let her children
Answer» Correct ANSWER: Option 4. The sentence talks about the longing of a mother for her CHILD. HENCE option 1 is cancelled. Out of the remaining options, only option 4 makes SENSE GRAMMATICALLY and structurally.

4.

1). Forced her child2). No correction required3). Like her children4). Let her children

Answer»

Correct ANSWER: Option 4.

The sentence talks about the longing of a mother for her CHILD. HENCE option 1 is cancelled. Out of the remaining options, only option 4 makes SENSE GRAMMATICALLY and structurally.

Discussion

5.	1). Leaving behind women2). Because they leave3). Looking after agriculture4). Both (1) and (3)
Answer» The second sentence provides no reason or explanation for the first sentence. So, we cannot use option 2. Also, ONE cannot form a meaningful compound sentence using option 3. We can use option 1 in the following manner to combine the two sentences without changing the context. With a burgeoning economy and more jobs in the SERVICES sector, most men in VILLAGES are now in cities and towns, leaving behind women to look after agriculture. Therefore, the CORRECT answer is option 1.

5.

1). Leaving behind women2). Because they leave3). Looking after agriculture4). Both (1) and (3)

Answer»

The second sentence provides no reason or explanation for the first sentence. So, we cannot use option 2. Also, ONE cannot form a meaningful compound sentence using option 3. We can use option 1 in the following manner to combine the two sentences without changing the context.

With a burgeoning economy and more jobs in the SERVICES sector, most men in VILLAGES are now in cities and towns, leaving behind women to look after agriculture.

Therefore, the CORRECT answer is option 1.

Discussion

6.	1). Only ii2). Both i and ii3). Both ii and iii4). Only iii
Answer» The phrase to be used is options ii and iii. The new formed sentence- soon the HUSTLING in the city halting there was a meteor SHOWER that was unexpected and unpredicted or as soon as the hustling in the city HALTED there was a meteor shower that was unexpected and unpredicted. Thus, the right answer is option 3.

6.

1). Only ii2). Both i and ii3). Both ii and iii4). Only iii

Answer»

The phrase to be used is options ii and iii. The new formed sentence- soon the HUSTLING in the city halting there was a meteor SHOWER that was unexpected and unpredicted or as soon as the hustling in the city HALTED there was a meteor shower that was unexpected and unpredicted.

Thus, the right answer is option 3.

Discussion

7.	1). I and III2). Only I3). I and II4). Only II
Answer» The SENTENCES suggest that the second SENTENCE is a direct result of the first. So, they can be joined using conjunctions like 'as' or 'because'. This is given by I. The phrase 'not being ABLE to HEAR him', given by II, can also MEANINGFULLY join the sentences. So, a contextually coherent joined sentence is given by I and II. None of the other phrase/s can make the sentence meaningful. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

7.

1). I and III2). Only I3). I and II4). Only II

Answer»

The SENTENCES suggest that the second SENTENCE is a direct result of the first.

So, they can be joined using conjunctions like 'as' or 'because'.

This is given by I.

The phrase 'not being ABLE to HEAR him', given by II, can also MEANINGFULLY join the sentences.

So, a contextually coherent joined sentence is given by I and II.

None of the other phrase/s can make the sentence meaningful.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Discussion

8.	1). Only i2). Only ii3). Both i and ii4). Both i and iii
Answer» Only i can combine the TWO sentences to form a SINGLE sentence without changing the meaning of the INDIVIDUAL sentences. The other two options cannot combine the sentences completely and will leave some part of a sentence. Combined sentence - The demand for a separate time zone for the North-Eastern states is OLD and has been advocated by a number of agencies and experts many times in the past.

8.

1). Only i2). Only ii3). Both i and ii4). Both i and iii

Answer»

Only i can combine the TWO sentences to form a SINGLE sentence without changing the meaning of the INDIVIDUAL sentences. The other two options cannot combine the sentences completely and will leave some part of a sentence.

Combined sentence - The demand for a separate time zone for the North-Eastern states is OLD and has been advocated by a number of agencies and experts many times in the past.

Discussion

9.	1). Both II and III2). I, II and III3). III only4). Both I and II
Answer» The error lies in part 3. The SENTENCE uses the simple present tense verb form 'says', which is incorrect. SINCE it is reported speech and a definite timeframe (WEDNESDAY) has already been given, the verb must be in past tense form, viz, 'said'. Parts 1 and 2 are grammatically correct and hence do not require any corrections. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

9.

1). Both II and III2). I, II and III3). III only4). Both I and II

Answer»

The error lies in part 3.

The SENTENCE uses the simple present tense verb form 'says', which is incorrect. SINCE it is reported speech and a definite timeframe (WEDNESDAY) has already been given, the verb must be in past tense form, viz, 'said'.

Parts 1 and 2 are grammatically correct and hence do not require any corrections.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Discussion

10.	1). B-F2). B-D3). A-E4). C-F
Answer» The correct ANSWER is 3. Sentence A, when joined with E, gives the MEANING that the YOUNG generation has much more KNOWLEDGE of computers.

10.

1). B-F2). B-D3). A-E4). C-F

Answer»

The correct ANSWER is 3.

Sentence A, when joined with E, gives the MEANING that the YOUNG generation has much more KNOWLEDGE of computers.

Discussion

11.	1). ABD 2). BCD 3). ABC4). Any other combination
Answer» Correct option - 3 "A quarter" shows it is a COLLECTIVE noun. And, collective noun takes SINGULAR VERB. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer. Correct sentence - According to the National CRIME Records Bureau, only about a quarter of rape CASES ends in conviction.

11.

1). ABD 2). BCD 3). ABC4). Any other combination

Answer»

Correct option - 3

"A quarter" shows it is a COLLECTIVE noun. And, collective noun takes SINGULAR VERB. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence - According to the National CRIME Records Bureau, only about a quarter of rape CASES ends in conviction.

Discussion

12.	1). Only II2). Only I3). Only III4). Both I and III
Answer» The error lies in the III PART of the sentence. The noun 'incidence: the occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or other UNDESIRABLE thing’ should be used INSTEAD of ‘incident: an instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.’ Hence the correct answer is option 3. Correct sentence: With the rise of household income, availability of schools and passage of child labour laws, the incidence RATES of child labour fell.

12.

1). Only II2). Only I3). Only III4). Both I and III

Answer»

The error lies in the III PART of the sentence.

The noun 'incidence: the occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or other UNDESIRABLE thing’ should be used INSTEAD of ‘incident: an instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.’

Hence the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence:

With the rise of household income, availability of schools and passage of child labour laws, the incidence RATES of child labour fell.

Discussion

13.	1). Only A2). Only B3). Both A and C4). Both B and C
Answer» The SENTENCE uses the ADVERB/conjunction 'once' which means at a time or on one occasion. Given the context of the sentence, this is incorrect. The sentence uses the noun 'means', which means resources or ways. As suggested by the context, it is not the third person singular SIMPLE present tense form 'means', derived from the verb 'to mean'. So, 'meaning', the noun form of the verb 'to mean', here would be incorrect. Since the sentence talks about resources, the correct word here must be the possessive determiner 'one's', meaning 'belonging to one' and not the adverb 'once'. So, only B is correct and improves the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 2.

13.

1). Only A2). Only B3). Both A and C4). Both B and C

Answer»

The SENTENCE uses the ADVERB/conjunction 'once' which means at a time or on one occasion. Given the context of the sentence, this is incorrect.

The sentence uses the noun 'means', which means resources or ways. As suggested by the context, it is not the third person singular SIMPLE present tense form 'means', derived from the verb 'to mean'. So, 'meaning', the noun form of the verb 'to mean', here would be incorrect.

Since the sentence talks about resources, the correct word here must be the possessive determiner 'one's', meaning 'belonging to one' and not the adverb 'once'.

So, only B is correct and improves the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 2.

Discussion

14.	1). A and B2). B and C3). A and C4). C and D
Answer» In the bold part the relative pronoun 'which' MUST be replaced by 'that' as the clause following the word 'which' is non-restrictive, while the clause following ‘that’ is restrictive. Next, the CORRECT phrasal verb in the context is ‘break out’ which means 'to start suddenly' specifically in case of war, FIGHTING, or similarly undesirable things. Further, 'in' will be a BETTER preposition than 'across' in the context. Since ‘commenced’ is synonymous to ‘broke out’, it can be used to replace the wrongly used phrasal verb. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

14.

1). A and B2). B and C3). A and C4). C and D

Answer»

In the bold part the relative pronoun 'which' MUST be replaced by 'that' as the clause following the word 'which' is non-restrictive, while the clause following ‘that’ is restrictive.

Next, the CORRECT phrasal verb in the context is ‘break out’ which means 'to start suddenly' specifically in case of war, FIGHTING, or similarly undesirable things.

Further, 'in' will be a BETTER preposition than 'across' in the context.

Since ‘commenced’ is synonymous to ‘broke out’, it can be used to replace the wrongly used phrasal verb.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Discussion

15.	1). A 2). B3). C4). D
Answer» Correct option - 3 Whenever, phrase "the number of" followed by plural NOUN is mentioned in a sentence. Then, it ALWAYS FOLLOWS SINGULAR verb. Hence, replace are with is. So, option 3 is the correct answer. Note :- "A number of + plural noun" follows "plural verb". Correct sentence - The number of young people who suffer from depression is increasing day by day.

15.

1). A 2). B3). C4). D

Answer»

Correct option - 3

Whenever, phrase "the number of" followed by plural NOUN is mentioned in a sentence. Then, it ALWAYS FOLLOWS SINGULAR verb. Hence, replace are with is. So, option 3 is the correct answer.

Note :- "A number of + plural noun" follows "plural verb".

Correct sentence - The number of young people who suffer from depression is increasing day by day.

Discussion

16.	1). A and D2). B and D3). D and E4). E and F
Answer» The correct answer is 3. The BLANK is PRECEDED by the conjunction ‘and’ and the word is ‘revel’. This MEANS that a word that has a similar meaning to ‘revel’ must be used. Revel means to enjoy in a lively way. Both ‘carouse’ and ‘CELEBRATE’ are the synonyms of the word ‘revel’. Let us look at the meanings of the other words. Doze- SLEEP lightly Sneer- cruel smile Affinity- natural liking Fetters- confine

16.

1). A and D2). B and D3). D and E4). E and F

Answer»

The correct answer is 3. The BLANK is PRECEDED by the conjunction ‘and’ and the word is ‘revel’. This MEANS that a word that has a similar meaning to ‘revel’ must be used. Revel means to enjoy in a lively way.

Both ‘carouse’ and ‘CELEBRATE’ are the synonyms of the word ‘revel’.

Let us look at the meanings of the other words.

Doze- SLEEP lightly

Sneer- cruel smile

Affinity- natural liking

Fetters- confine

Discussion

17.	1). ABD2). ACD3). BCD4). ABC
Answer» Correct option - 5 There is no error in the GIVEN SENTENCE. So, option 5 is the correct answer.

17.

1). ABD2). ACD3). BCD4). ABC

Answer»

Correct option - 5

There is no error in the GIVEN SENTENCE. So, option 5 is the correct answer.

Discussion

18.	1). A-F2). C-F and B-D3). B-E4). C-D and B-F
Answer» Let's JOIN the sentences to give a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence. The correct sequences are:$ A talks about cognitive linguistics(related to mind), which is connected to the structures in the mind in D. MEDIATED means DISTRIBUTED. Hence, A-D.$ B talks about LINGUISTIC knowledge, which is related to language studies and the experience of human experience in F. So, B-F$ C talks about providing something, which is related to the insights in E. So, C-E$ Out of these, none is expressed in the given options. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 5.

18.

1). A-F2). C-F and B-D3). B-E4). C-D and B-F

Answer»

Let's JOIN the sentences to give a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence.

The correct sequences are:$

A talks about cognitive linguistics(related to mind), which is connected to the structures in the mind in D. MEDIATED means DISTRIBUTED. Hence, A-D.$

B talks about LINGUISTIC knowledge, which is related to language studies and the experience of human experience in F. So, B-F$

C talks about providing something, which is related to the insights in E. So, C-E$

Out of these, none is expressed in the given options.

Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 5.

Discussion

19.	1). Only A2). Only C3). Only B4). Both A and B
Answer» When two or more different things are joined together by 'and' we must use 'plural verb' no MATTER what. Therefore we must use 'are' instead of 'is.' Important thing to REMEMBER here is that there is an exception to this rule in case of compound nouns. A compound noun is a noun that is made up of two or more words, but they take a singular verb. $ So OPTION 2 is correct here. Correct sentence: These articles and the book are essential for the assignment.

19.

1). Only A2). Only C3). Only B4). Both A and B

Answer»

When two or more different things are joined together by 'and' we must use 'plural verb' no MATTER what. Therefore we must use 'are' instead of 'is.' Important thing to REMEMBER here is that there is an exception to this rule in case of compound nouns. A compound noun is a noun that is made up of two or more words, but they take a singular verb. $

So OPTION 2 is correct here.

Correct sentence:

These articles and the book are essential for the assignment.

Discussion

20.	1). AB2). BD3). CD4). AC
Answer» The ERROR in part A lies with the use of on when it should be for, which means because or a reason about something. The error in part C is with the use of along with when it should INSTEAD be SIMPLY with. Along with is used in addition to something ALREADY MENTIONED and this meaning does not fit here.

20.

1). AB2). BD3). CD4). AC

Answer»

The ERROR in part A lies with the use of on when it should be for, which means because or a reason about something.

The error in part C is with the use of along with when it should INSTEAD be SIMPLY with. Along with is used in addition to something ALREADY MENTIONED and this meaning does not fit here.

Discussion

21.	1).2). C-F and A-E3). B-D and C-F4). A-E and C-D
Answer» A-E and B-D and FORM grammatically and CONTEXTUALLY correct sentences. Though C-F form contextually correct sentence, the error in phrase C makes the sentence grammatically incorrect. A-E :- ‘university campus’ in both the PHRASES and the connecting link ‘chasing a GROUP of stone-throwing youths’ show their connection with each other. When joined together these phrases form a meaningful sentence. B-D :- ‘political leader or party’ FORMS a perfect link between the two phrases. Also words like ‘politics’ and ‘political interests’ show that the two phrases are inter-linked. When joined together these phrases form a meaningful sentence. C-F :- The word ‘opposition’ takes preposition ‘to’ with it. Thus, ‘with’ must be replaced with ‘to’. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

21.

1).2). C-F and A-E3). B-D and C-F4). A-E and C-D

Answer»

A-E and B-D and FORM grammatically and CONTEXTUALLY correct sentences. Though C-F form contextually correct sentence, the error in phrase C makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.

A-E :- ‘university campus’ in both the PHRASES and the connecting link ‘chasing a GROUP of stone-throwing youths’ show their connection with each other. When joined together these phrases form a meaningful sentence.

B-D :- ‘political leader or party’ FORMS a perfect link between the two phrases. Also words like ‘politics’ and ‘political interests’ show that the two phrases are inter-linked. When joined together these phrases form a meaningful sentence.

C-F :- The word ‘opposition’ takes preposition ‘to’ with it. Thus, ‘with’ must be replaced with ‘to’.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Discussion

22.	The talks between U.S. & India were (A)/ the most comprehensive dialogues/ India had with U.S. on its nuclear policy (B)/ including the threat perceptive (C)/ and future plans for security. (D)/ No error (E)1). A2). B3). C4). D
Answer» Correct option - 3 Since, "THREAT" is an emotion. Now, there is a difference between perception and perceptive. "Perception" means awareness of something through the senses. Whereas, "perceptive" means having or showing sensitive insight. Definitely, there were awareness of THREATS to India. Hence, perception is more SUITABLE. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer. Therefore, the correct sentence is: The TALKS between U.S. & India were the most comprehensive dialogues India had with U.S. on its nuclear policy including the threat perception and future PLANS for security.

22.

The talks between U.S. & India were (A)/ the most comprehensive dialogues/ India had with U.S. on its nuclear policy (B)/ including the threat perceptive (C)/ and future plans for security. (D)/ No error (E)1). A2). B3). C4). D

Answer»

Correct option - 3

Since, "THREAT" is an emotion. Now, there is a difference between perception and perceptive. "Perception" means awareness of something through the senses. Whereas, "perceptive" means having or showing sensitive insight. Definitely, there were awareness of THREATS to India. Hence, perception is more SUITABLE. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct sentence is:

The TALKS between U.S. & India were the most comprehensive dialogues India had with U.S. on its nuclear policy including the threat perception and future PLANS for security.

Discussion

23.	1). Only A2). Only C3). Only B4). Both B and C
Answer» The underlined PART of the sentence is grammatically incorrect. The PREPOSITION 'for’ used here is wrong. The correct preposition should be 'to’.$ Gauge means to JUDGE or ASSESS (a SITUATION, mood, etc.). Hence 'assess’ is a synonym of 'gauge’.$ Both choices B and C are correct.$ Hence the correct answer is option 4.

23.

1). Only A2). Only C3). Only B4). Both B and C

Answer»

The underlined PART of the sentence is grammatically incorrect. The PREPOSITION 'for’ used here is wrong. The correct preposition should be 'to’.$

Gauge means to JUDGE or ASSESS (a SITUATION, mood, etc.). Hence 'assess’ is a synonym of 'gauge’.$

Both choices B and C are correct.$

Hence the correct answer is option 4.

Discussion

24.	1). Only I2). Both I and II3). Both I and III4). Only III
Answer» The sentence can be started USING I only. Option II cannot be used to LINK the sentences. Option III does not have the connector in the BEGINNING thus cannot be used. Despite Sharansh seeming to QUITE intelligent he gets poor grades at times. Sharansh gets poor grades at times ALTHOUGH he seems to be quite intelligent. Option 1 is thus the correct answer.

24.

1). Only I2). Both I and II3). Both I and III4). Only III

Answer»

The sentence can be started USING I only. Option II cannot be used to LINK the sentences. Option III does not have the connector in the BEGINNING thus cannot be used.

Despite Sharansh seeming to QUITE intelligent he gets poor grades at times.

Sharansh gets poor grades at times ALTHOUGH he seems to be quite intelligent.

Option 1 is thus the correct answer.

Discussion

25.	1). Only I2). II and III3). Only III4). I, II and III
Answer» In case of the first word, it should mean stare 'in horror or shock'. aghast - FILLED with horror or shock.$ askance - with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.$ So, I does not need a correction. In case of the second word, bloodshed - the killing or wounding of PEOPLE, typically on a large scale during a conflict.$ GORY - INVOLVING or showing violence and bloodshed.$ So, II does not need a correction. In case of the third word, dawdling -waste time; be slow and lazy.$ dwindling - gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.$ Here, dwindling of the army is more apt than 'dawdling'. So, III requires a correction. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

25.

1). Only I2). II and III3). Only III4). I, II and III

Answer»

In case of the first word, it should mean stare 'in horror or shock'.

aghast - FILLED with horror or shock.$

askance - with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.$

So, I does not need a correction.

In case of the second word,

bloodshed - the killing or wounding of PEOPLE, typically on a large scale during a conflict.$

GORY - INVOLVING or showing violence and bloodshed.$

So, II does not need a correction.

In case of the third word,

dawdling -waste time; be slow and lazy.$

dwindling - gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.$

Here, dwindling of the army is more apt than 'dawdling'. So, III requires a correction.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Discussion

26.	1). Brought up2). Bring up3). Has brought down4). Bringing up
Answer» The APPROPRIATE fit for the blank is ‘bring up’. It is a PHRASAL verb which means ‘to start discussing a subject.’ For example: I hate to bring this up but you owe me some MONEY. ‘Bring down’ is cancelled as it means to ‘to reduce the rate, level, or amount of something’. The rest of the options are cancelled as the tenses are wrong. Hence the correct ANSWER is option 2.

26.

1). Brought up2). Bring up3). Has brought down4). Bringing up

Answer»

The APPROPRIATE fit for the blank is ‘bring up’. It is a PHRASAL verb which means ‘to start discussing a subject.’ For example: I hate to bring this up but you owe me some MONEY.

‘Bring down’ is cancelled as it means to ‘to reduce the rate, level, or amount of something’. The rest of the options are cancelled as the tenses are wrong.

Hence the correct ANSWER is option 2.

Discussion

27.	1). A-F and E-C2). B-F and D-C3). B-F and E-C4). A-F and D-C
Answer» A-F and D-C form GRAMMATICALLY and contextually correct sentences. Phrases B and E are INDEPENDENT of each other and cannot be COMBINED to form a coherent sentence. Also, these do not form meaningful sentence with any other phrase. A-F :- Phrase A tells that there are over 20 speakers and starts naming some of them and then phrase F TAKES it further by giving more names. Thus, the two are interlinked. When combined together, they form a meaningful sentence. D-C :- The sentence starts with a phrase from column two and not one. ‘audio clip in which someone is heard’ forms a perfect link. Phrase D introduces the audio clip and C speaks about its content. Thus, the two are interlinked. When combined together, they form a meaningful sentence. Hence, option 4 is the correct ANSWER.

27.

1). A-F and E-C2). B-F and D-C3). B-F and E-C4). A-F and D-C

Answer»

A-F and D-C form GRAMMATICALLY and contextually correct sentences. Phrases B and E are INDEPENDENT of each other and cannot be COMBINED to form a coherent sentence. Also, these do not form meaningful sentence with any other phrase.

A-F :- Phrase A tells that there are over 20 speakers and starts naming some of them and then phrase F TAKES it further by giving more names. Thus, the two are interlinked. When combined together, they form a meaningful sentence.

D-C :- The sentence starts with a phrase from column two and not one. ‘audio clip in which someone is heard’ forms a perfect link. Phrase D introduces the audio clip and C speaks about its content. Thus, the two are interlinked. When combined together, they form a meaningful sentence.

Hence, option 4 is the correct ANSWER.

Discussion

28.	1). Not only lessen2). Not only increase3). Not only change4). Not only cloud
Answer» The CORRECT answer is OPTION 5. The given sentence makes MEANINGFUL sense and is grammatically correct. THEREFORE no improvement is NEEDED.

28.

1). Not only lessen2). Not only increase3). Not only change4). Not only cloud

Answer»

The CORRECT answer is OPTION 5.

The given sentence makes MEANINGFUL sense and is grammatically correct. THEREFORE no improvement is NEEDED.

Discussion

29.	1). ABC2). ACD3). BDA 4). BDC
Answer» Correct option - 2 Since, it is not defined which 14 crops are mentioned. Also, definite article 'the' is used before ORDINAL numbers '1st, 2ND, etc.'. So, REMOVE the from B part. Thus, option 2 i.e .ACD is the most suitable answer. Correct sentence - The decision to raise the MSP of 14 kharif crops reflects the pre-election pressures, not farm EFFICIENCY imperatives.

29.

1). ABC2). ACD3). BDA 4). BDC

Answer»

Correct option - 2

Since, it is not defined which 14 crops are mentioned. Also, definite article 'the' is used before ORDINAL numbers '1st, 2ND, etc.'. So, REMOVE the from B part. Thus, option 2 i.e .ACD is the most suitable answer.

Correct sentence - The decision to raise the MSP of 14 kharif crops reflects the pre-election pressures, not farm EFFICIENCY imperatives.

Discussion

30.	1). Only A2). Only B3). Both A and B4). Only C
Answer» The underlined PART of the sentence is grammatically incorrect because of the preposition 'in’.$ The correct preposition that should be used is 'from’. Also, the word 'characteristics’ is plural and hence should be followed by a plural verb according to the Subject-Verb AGREEMENT RULE. $ 'Vary' means differ in SIZE, amount, degree, or nature from something ELSE of the same general class. $ Only choice B is correct.$ Hence the correct answer is option 2.

30.

1). Only A2). Only B3). Both A and B4). Only C

Answer»

The underlined PART of the sentence is grammatically incorrect because of the preposition 'in’.$

The correct preposition that should be used is 'from’. Also, the word 'characteristics’ is plural and hence should be followed by a plural verb according to the Subject-Verb AGREEMENT RULE. $

'Vary' means differ in SIZE, amount, degree, or nature from something ELSE of the same general class. $

Only choice B is correct.$

Hence the correct answer is option 2.

Discussion

31.	1). The overwhelming vote given2). By the greater part of 3). The public have been4). In favour of him
Answer» Correct OPTION- 3 The CONCEPT of subject- verb agreement is focussed here. In above given sentence, the subject is the overwhelming vote which is a SINGULAR NOUN. Thus, singular verb should be USED according to subject- verb agreement. Hence, replace have with has. Correct answer- The overwhelming vote given by the greater part of the public has been in favour of him.

31.

1). The overwhelming vote given2). By the greater part of 3). The public have been4). In favour of him

Answer»

Correct OPTION- 3

The CONCEPT of subject- verb agreement is focussed here. In above given sentence, the subject is the overwhelming vote which is a SINGULAR NOUN. Thus, singular verb should be USED according to subject- verb agreement. Hence, replace have with has.

Correct answer- The overwhelming vote given by the greater part of the public has been in favour of him.

Discussion

32.	1). Only A2). Only B3). Both A and B4). Both B and C
Answer» As a rule, the modal verb 'would' is always USED with the auxiliary verb 'have'. So, the given sentence needs improvement. The modal verb 'would' expresses a conditional nature. Since the sentence uses the phrase 'if I had', suggesting a possibility of something HAPPENING, both 'would' and 'could' are correct verbs to be used here, as both of them express this conditional nature. 'Will' is a simple future tense verb and does not reflect the conditional nature shown in the sentence. So, C is incorrect. Only A and B are correct ALTERNATIVES that improve the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 3.

32.

1). Only A2). Only B3). Both A and B4). Both B and C

Answer»

As a rule, the modal verb 'would' is always USED with the auxiliary verb 'have'. So, the given sentence needs improvement.

The modal verb 'would' expresses a conditional nature. Since the sentence uses the phrase 'if I had', suggesting a possibility of something HAPPENING, both 'would' and 'could' are correct verbs to be used here, as both of them express this conditional nature.

'Will' is a simple future tense verb and does not reflect the conditional nature shown in the sentence. So, C is incorrect.

Only A and B are correct ALTERNATIVES that improve the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 3.

Discussion

33.	1). The “Smart City” concept conceptualizing2). Difficulties in its implementation has 3). The “Smart City” concept when conceptualized4). The “Smart City” concept that was conceptualized
Answer» In order to understand which of the given phrases can be used to form a meaningful compound sound that is grammatically congruent, we can use them one by one. OPTION 1 : The “Smart CITY” concept conceptualizing some time AGO could not take off due to difficulties in its implementation. Option 2 : cannot use this in any manner to form a structurally sound sentence Option 3 : The “Smart City” concept, when conceptualized some time ago, could not take off due to difficulties in its implementation. Option 4 : The “Smart City” concept that was* conceptualized some time ago could not take off due to difficulties in its implementation.* The word conceptualize means to form an idea or PRINCIPLE in one’s mind. Option 3 does not sound APT because of the incorrect usage of when in the sentence. Option 4 seems to be the best among the given options. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

33.

1). The “Smart City” concept conceptualizing2). Difficulties in its implementation has 3). The “Smart City” concept when conceptualized4). The “Smart City” concept that was conceptualized

Answer»

In order to understand which of the given phrases can be used to form a meaningful compound sound that is grammatically congruent, we can use them one by one.

OPTION 1 : The “Smart CITY” concept conceptualizing some time AGO could not take off due to difficulties in its implementation.

Option 2 : cannot use this in any manner to form a structurally sound sentence

Option 3 : The “Smart City” concept, when conceptualized some time ago, could not take off due to difficulties in its implementation.

Option 4 : The “Smart City” concept that was conceptualized some time ago could not take off due to difficulties in its implementation.

The word conceptualize means to form an idea or PRINCIPLE in one’s mind. Option 3 does not sound APT because of the incorrect usage of when in the sentence.

Option 4 seems to be the best among the given options.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Discussion

34.	1). Code for Good is just one part of JPMorgan Chase’s Technology for Social Good initiatives, which has facilitated more than 250,000 hours of volunteerism to support more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations, while providing a unique way for employees to contribute to their communities and simultaneously develop their skills.2). Code for Good is just one part of JPMorgan Chase’s Technology for Social Good initiatives, which has facilitated more than 250,000 hours of volunteerism to support more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations, whereas providing a unique way for employees to contribute to their communities and simultaneously develop their skills.3). In spite of providing a unique way for employees to contribute to their communities and simultaneously develop their skills, Code for Good is just one part of JPMorgan Chase’s Technology for Social Good initiatives facilitating more than 250,000 hours of volunteerism to support more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations.4). Code for Good is just one part of JPMorgan Chase’s Technology for Social Good initiatives, which has facilitated more than 250,000 hours of volunteerism to support more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations, although it provides a unique way for employees to contribute to their communities simultaneously develop their skills.
Answer» The sentences should be joined into a single compound sentence using conjunctions and punctuations at proper places while MAINTAINING grammatical congruency and logical connections. Looking at the options, we can eliminate option 4 straightaway as although has been incorrectly used: there is no contrast in the sentences. ALSO, the last part of the compound sentence is grammatically unsound. Either there should be a conjunction between the words communities and simultaneously or the word develop should be changed to developing to correct the last part. Option 3 is also eliminated as the use of in spite of is not required because there is no HINT of any contrast.For the same reason, option 2 is incorrect as the conjunction whereas is used to bring out the contrast or make a comparison. Option 1 seems to be sensible. While has been APPROPRIATELY used as it conveys that two separate actions or effects occur at the same TIME. (While can also be used to highlight contrast but here, it does not serve that function). Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

34.

1). Code for Good is just one part of JPMorgan Chase’s Technology for Social Good initiatives, which has facilitated more than 250,000 hours of volunteerism to support more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations, while providing a unique way for employees to contribute to their communities and simultaneously develop their skills.2). Code for Good is just one part of JPMorgan Chase’s Technology for Social Good initiatives, which has facilitated more than 250,000 hours of volunteerism to support more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations, whereas providing a unique way for employees to contribute to their communities and simultaneously develop their skills.3). In spite of providing a unique way for employees to contribute to their communities and simultaneously develop their skills, Code for Good is just one part of JPMorgan Chase’s Technology for Social Good initiatives facilitating more than 250,000 hours of volunteerism to support more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations.4). Code for Good is just one part of JPMorgan Chase’s Technology for Social Good initiatives, which has facilitated more than 250,000 hours of volunteerism to support more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations, although it provides a unique way for employees to contribute to their communities simultaneously develop their skills.

Answer»

The sentences should be joined into a single compound sentence using conjunctions and punctuations at proper places while MAINTAINING grammatical congruency and logical connections.

Looking at the options, we can eliminate option 4 straightaway as although has been incorrectly used: there is no contrast in the sentences. ALSO, the last part of the compound sentence is grammatically unsound. Either there should be a conjunction between the words communities and simultaneously or the word develop should be changed to developing to correct the last part.

Option 3 is also eliminated as the use of in spite of is not required because there is no HINT of any contrast.For the same reason, option 2 is incorrect as the conjunction whereas is used to bring out the contrast or make a comparison.

Option 1 seems to be sensible. While has been APPROPRIATELY used as it conveys that two separate actions or effects occur at the same TIME. (While can also be used to highlight contrast but here, it does not serve that function).

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Discussion

35.	1). Early, because2). In, though3). Delayed, due4). Stationed, since
Answer» In the above sentence, the subjects are talking about not being able to show up at a PLACE on time as they were being held up by traffic. Thus, “delayed” is the apt filler as it matches the exact connotation of the sentence.“DUE” is the correct conjunction as it supplies the sentence with the clause as to why the subjects were late. Let us FIND out the meanings of some of the words given above: Early means something that happens or is done before the usual or expected time. Stationed means to be put in or assigned to a specific place for a particular purpose, especially a military one. Faster means to MOVE or be capable of moving at a faster pace. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

35.

1). Early, because2). In, though3). Delayed, due4). Stationed, since

Answer»

In the above sentence, the subjects are talking about not being able to show up at a PLACE on time as they were being held up by traffic. Thus, “delayed” is the apt filler as it matches the exact connotation of the sentence.“DUE” is the correct conjunction as it supplies the sentence with the clause as to why the subjects were late.

Let us FIND out the meanings of some of the words given above:

Early means something that happens or is done before the usual or expected time.

Stationed means to be put in or assigned to a specific place for a particular purpose, especially a military one.

Faster means to MOVE or be capable of moving at a faster pace.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Discussion

36.	1). Both A and B2). Both B and C3). Only A4). Only B
Answer» The CORRECT phrase here is 'a CASE in POINT.' A case in point MEANS 'an instance or example that illustrates what is being discussed.' Therefore B is the only correct ANSWER. $

Discussion

37.	1). ABC2). ACD3). ABD4). Any other combination
Answer» Correct option - 4 There are certain TYPES of prepositions used with verb "die" when it is used differently :- Die of - disease, hunger, malnutrition, thirst. Die from - over-eating (natural), heart attack. Died in - ACCIDENT, poverty. Die for - country. Thus, replace "died from" with "died of" and. ALSO, when adverb "just, just now or YET" is used, then, they are used in perfect tense. Hence, replace couldn't decide" with "haven't decided". Thus, the correct error-less combination is BD. Correct sentence - Many children have died of malnutrition in India and yet women and child development ministers over the years haven't decided what food to GIVE to children in Anganwadis.

37.

1). ABC2). ACD3). ABD4). Any other combination

Answer»

Correct option - 4

There are certain TYPES of prepositions used with verb "die" when it is used differently :-

Die of - disease, hunger, malnutrition, thirst.

Die from - over-eating (natural), heart attack.

Died in - ACCIDENT, poverty.

Die for - country.

Thus, replace "died from" with "died of" and. ALSO, when adverb "just, just now or YET" is used, then, they are used in perfect tense. Hence, replace couldn't decide" with "haven't decided". Thus, the correct error-less combination is BD.

Correct sentence - Many children have died of malnutrition in India and yet women and child development ministers over the years haven't decided what food to GIVE to children in Anganwadis.

Discussion

38.	1). Only A2). Only B3). Only C4). Both B and C
Answer» The correct OPTION is option 4 as sentences B and C correctly use the WORD 'prudent'. 'Prudent' means 'acting with or showing care and THOUGHT for the FUTURE'.$ Sentence A goes completely against the meaning of the word.$ Sentences B and C, HOWEVER, are correct.$

38.

1). Only A2). Only B3). Only C4). Both B and C

Answer»

The correct OPTION is option 4 as sentences B and C correctly use the WORD 'prudent'.

'Prudent' means 'acting with or showing care and THOUGHT for the FUTURE'.$

Sentence A goes completely against the meaning of the word.$

Sentences B and C, HOWEVER, are correct.$

Discussion

39.	1). ABC2). BCD3). ACD4). ABD
Answer» The given sentence has one error, which lies in part B. To feign is to fake or pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).$ e.g. I tried to feign EXCITEMENT to calm her down.$ The part B USES the DETERMINER 'such', which is incorrect here (as the phrase 'such that' means 'to the extent that'). The correct word here is the conjunction 'so' (making the phrase 'so that', meaning 'in ORDER that' or 'with the aim that').$ So, the errorless combination is ACD. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

39.

1). ABC2). BCD3). ACD4). ABD

Answer»

The given sentence has one error, which lies in part B.

To feign is to fake or pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).$

e.g. I tried to feign EXCITEMENT to calm her down.$

The part B USES the DETERMINER 'such', which is incorrect here (as the phrase 'such that' means 'to the extent that'). The correct word here is the conjunction 'so' (making the phrase 'so that', meaning 'in ORDER that' or 'with the aim that').$

So, the errorless combination is ACD.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Discussion

40.	1). Both A and B2). Only B3). Only C4). Both B and C
Answer» Only C is ERROR free. In A, the VERB 'were' is incorrect and must be omitted as no verb is required here. In B, the pronoun 'his' is missing before the word 'overthrow.' In D, the article 'the' is missing before the word 'fore.' Option 3 is the correct answer.

40.

1). Both A and B2). Only B3). Only C4). Both B and C

Answer»

Only C is ERROR free.

In A, the VERB 'were' is incorrect and must be omitted as no verb is required here.

In B, the pronoun 'his' is missing before the word 'overthrow.'

In D, the article 'the' is missing before the word 'fore.'

Option 3 is the correct answer.

Discussion

41.	1). ABC2). BCD3). ABD4). Any other combination
Answer» The ERROR in the sentence LIES in part A of the sentence. The word 'It' should be inserted before 'being' and therefore, the CORRECT OPTION would be (2). The correct sentence is: It being a very COLD day, she decided to stay indoors.

41.

1). ABC2). BCD3). ABD4). Any other combination

Answer»

The ERROR in the sentence LIES in part A of the sentence. The word 'It' should be inserted before 'being' and therefore, the CORRECT OPTION would be (2).

The correct sentence is: It being a very COLD day, she decided to stay indoors.

Discussion

42.	1). Both B and C2). Both A and D3). Only B4). Only D
Answer» The SENTENCE uses the form were the lady in waiting for, which is incorrect and needs improvement. The sentence uses the plural form 'were', which is incorrect. The correct form here must be the singular verb 'was the lady waiting to be'. The only ALTERNATIVE that improves the sentence is D. None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful. Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 4.

42.

1). Both B and C2). Both A and D3). Only B4). Only D

Answer»

The SENTENCE uses the form were the lady in waiting for, which is incorrect and needs improvement.

The sentence uses the plural form 'were', which is incorrect. The correct form here must be the singular verb 'was the lady waiting to be'.

The only ALTERNATIVE that improves the sentence is D.

None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.

Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 4.

Discussion

43.	1). He, The2). Being, a3). He, a4). Be, the
Answer» The PRESIDENT of the U.S is currently the most powerful MAN in the world => use being. RULE out 1), 3) and 4). Esteemed and UNIQUE post (President) => Use the. Hence, Option 5) Being, the is the correct answer.

Discussion

44.	1). Only III2). Only II3). Both II and III4). Only I
Answer» The error lies in the I part of the sentence. The noun 'pioneer’ which means ‘a person who is AMONG the first to explore or settle a new country or area’ should be replaced with the adjective 'PIONEERING’ which means ‘involving new ideas or METHODS.’$ Correct sentence: A set of pioneering studies a generation AGO found that African American children shown black and WHITE dolls preferred white dolls over the black ones.$ Hence the correct answer is option 4.

44.

1). Only III2). Only II3). Both II and III4). Only I

Answer»

The error lies in the I part of the sentence. The noun 'pioneer’ which means ‘a person who is AMONG the first to explore or settle a new country or area’ should be replaced with the adjective 'PIONEERING’ which means ‘involving new ideas or METHODS.’$

Correct sentence: A set of pioneering studies a generation AGO found that African American children shown black and WHITE dolls preferred white dolls over the black ones.$

Hence the correct answer is option 4.

Discussion

45.	1). Fiscal deficit is observed to have come down, along with the rate of inflation.2). Fiscal deficit is observed to having came down, along with the rate of inflation.3). Fiscal deficit is observed to had came down, along with the rate of inflation.4). Fiscal deficit is observed to have came down, along with the rate of inflation.
Answer» In the given sentences, as the sentence USES the preposition 'to' before a verb, it indicates a 'to-infinitive'. It always TAKES the simple present tense form of the verb. This is only shown by options 1 and 4. But, the CORRECT form is 'to have come down' and not 'to have CAME down'. So, OPTION 1 is correct. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

45.

1). Fiscal deficit is observed to have come down, along with the rate of inflation.2). Fiscal deficit is observed to having came down, along with the rate of inflation.3). Fiscal deficit is observed to had came down, along with the rate of inflation.4). Fiscal deficit is observed to have came down, along with the rate of inflation.

Answer»

In the given sentences, as the sentence USES the preposition 'to' before a verb, it indicates a 'to-infinitive'. It always TAKES the simple present tense form of the verb.

This is only shown by options 1 and 4.

But, the CORRECT form is 'to have come down' and not 'to have CAME down'.

So, OPTION 1 is correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Discussion

46.	1). Only I2). Only III3). Only II4). Both I and II
Answer» The error lies in the II part of the sentence. 'Had’ should be replaced with 'have’ since the structure of the sentence is in present perfect TENSE. The present perfect tense refers to an action or STATE that either occurred at an indefinite time in the past (e.g., we have talked before) or began in the past and continued to the present time (e.g., he has grown impatient over the last HOUR). This tense is formed by have/has + the past participle. Hence the correct answer is option 3. Correct sentence: Women have risen to power by BECOMING QUEENS or prime ministers, have occasionally been in control, have wrested benefits in greater or smaller measures.

46.

1). Only I2). Only III3). Only II4). Both I and II

Answer»

The error lies in the II part of the sentence. 'Had’ should be replaced with 'have’ since the structure of the sentence is in present perfect TENSE.

The present perfect tense refers to an action or STATE that either occurred at an indefinite time in the past (e.g., we have talked before) or began in the past and continued to the present time (e.g., he has grown impatient over the last HOUR). This tense is formed by have/has + the past participle.

Hence the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence:

Women have risen to power by BECOMING QUEENS or prime ministers, have occasionally been in control, have wrested benefits in greater or smaller measures.

Discussion

47.	1). A and D2). C and D3). B and C4). A and B
Answer» The error lies in PARTS A and B. Part A uses the preposition 'into', which is INCORRECT. As it REFERS to the past, it should be 'in'. Part B uses the PERFECT participle form 'having had'. This is incorrect here, as it is supposed to be the main verb of the sentence. So, it should be 'have' or 'had' or 'have had'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

47.

1). A and D2). C and D3). B and C4). A and B

Answer»

The error lies in PARTS A and B.

Part A uses the preposition 'into', which is INCORRECT. As it REFERS to the past, it should be 'in'.

Part B uses the PERFECT participle form 'having had'. This is incorrect here, as it is supposed to be the main verb of the sentence. So, it should be 'have' or 'had' or 'have had'.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Discussion

48.	1). Only I2). Both I and II3). Only III4). Only II
Answer» The error lies in the II part of the SENTENCE. ‘Has been PERMITTING’ is wrong since it is in the present perfect continuous tense. The present perfect continuous tense which shows that something started in the past and is continuing at the present time. The present perfect continuous is formed using the construction has/have been + the present PARTICIPLE (root + -ing). The correct tense to be used is simple present, since the structure of the sentence is in simple present. Hence the verb should be ‘PERMITS’. Hence the correct answer is option 4. Correct sentence: Sometimes developmentalists use a procedure called meta-analysis, which permits COMBINING the results of many studies into one overall conclusion.

48.

1). Only I2). Both I and II3). Only III4). Only II

Answer»

The error lies in the II part of the SENTENCE.

‘Has been PERMITTING’ is wrong since it is in the present perfect continuous tense. The present perfect continuous tense which shows that something started in the past and is continuing at the present time. The present perfect continuous is formed using the construction has/have been + the present PARTICIPLE (root + -ing). The correct tense to be used is simple present, since the structure of the sentence is in simple present. Hence the verb should be ‘PERMITS’.

Hence the correct answer is option 4.

Correct sentence:

Sometimes developmentalists use a procedure called meta-analysis, which permits COMBINING the results of many studies into one overall conclusion.

Discussion

49.	1). Only I2). Both I and III3). Both II and III4). Both I and II
Answer» There are two errors in the sentence which are corrected in I and II. The FIRST error is in part 1 WHEREIN it is specifying a PARTICULAR incident so the article to be used should be ‘the’ in place of ‘a’. The second error is in part II wherein USING ‘on’ before the LARSEN C Ice Shelf in Antarctica is superfluous. The correct preposition to be used in this part of the statement should be ‘from’ as ‘on’ refers to situation occurring in that particular place but in the context the inevitable calving of a trillion-ton iceberg is been referred.

Discussion

50.	1). Only A and B2). Only B3). All A, B and C4). Only C
Answer» The PREPOSITION in is incorrect in the context of the sentence. ‘Out’ REPRESENTS ‘to make sense of’. So, FIGURE out is correct.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

1). Only A2). Both B and C3). Only C4). All parts incorrect

1). A woman who2). Was sitting besides 3). Me was knitting a 4). Beautiful red sweater

1). The fish begged to the fisherman that he might be allowed to go free.2). The fish begged the fisherman that he might be allowed to go free.3). The fish begged the fisherman that he will be allowed to go free.4). The fish begged to the fisherman that he should be allowed to go free.

1). Forced her child2). No correction required3). Like her children4). Let her children

1). Leaving behind women2). Because they leave3). Looking after agriculture4). Both (1) and (3)

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The talks between U.S. & India were (A)/ the most comprehensive dialogues/ India had with U.S. on its nuclear policy (B)/ including the threat perceptive (C)/ and future plans for security. (D)/ No error (E)1). A2). B3). C4). D

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1). Brought up2). Bring up3). Has brought down4). Bringing up

1). A-F and E-C2). B-F and D-C3). B-F and E-C4). A-F and D-C

1). Not only lessen2). Not only increase3). Not only change4). Not only cloud

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1). Only A2). Only B3). Both A and B4). Only C

1). The overwhelming vote given2). By the greater part of 3). The public have been4). In favour of him

1). Only A2). Only B3). Both A and B4). Both B and C

1). The “Smart City” concept conceptualizing2). Difficulties in its implementation has 3). The “Smart City” concept when conceptualized4). The “Smart City” concept that was conceptualized

1). Early, because2). In, though3). Delayed, due4). Stationed, since

1). Both A and B2). Both B and C3). Only A4). Only B

1). ABC2). ACD3). ABD4). Any other combination

1). Only A2). Only B3). Only C4). Both B and C

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1). Both A and B2). Only B3). Only C4). Both B and C

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1). Only III2). Only II3). Both II and III4). Only I

1). Only I2). Only III3). Only II4). Both I and II

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