Directions (1-5): In these questions some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and indicate it corresponding to the appropriate letter. If there is no error, indicate corresponding to the last option.
Q1. The party had also raised questions about the (A)/ manner in which the companies are roped in as (B)/ offset (export obligation) partners for the deal. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q2. In recent times, (A)/ gag orders have been (B)/ coming as the avalanche. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q3. It is not governments that opt for prior (A)/ restraint to silence the media and hamper the flow of (B)/ information but also powerful corporate houses. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q4. The law panel’s recommendation seems to be at odds (A)/ with academics, policy-makers and civil society representatives of diverse political persuasions (B)/ who have backed the idea of a uniform civil code for India. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q5. The enduring image of the recent floods in Kerala is the one in (A)/ which a young fisherman is on all fours in flood waters to enable aged (B)/ women get into a lifeboat by stepping above to his back. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Directions (6-10): Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Q6. Aspirin-related compounds (were used) for the treatment of pain since the 16th century B.C.
are used
have been used
have used
No Improvement
Q7. The World Health Organization sounded the alarm when it said tuberculosis (have surpassed) HIV/AIDS as the world's number one infectious killer and was the ninth cause of death worldwide.
has surpassed
was surpassing
had surpassed
No Improvement
Q8. Our plans for the trip fell (down) because we had no money
off
out
through
No Improvement
Q9. Supposing (if he is arrested) what will he do?
if he will be arrested
he is arrested
if he was arrested
No Improvement
Q10. Hardly (I had fallen) asleep, when the bell rang.
I was fallen
had I fallen
I fell asleep
No Improvement
Directions (11-15): The questions below consist of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
Q11. P- It would be better to speak of uniformities of nature. Q- Law of nature are not commands but statements of facts. R- This would do away with elementary fallacy that a law implies a law given. S- The use of the word law in this context is rather unfortunate.
QSRP
SQRP
QSPR
SQPR
Q12. P- When the game of life is finally over there is no second chance to correct our errors. Q- Time is a greater equalizer of all mankind. R- Time offers opportunity but demands a sense of regard. S- It has taken away the best and the worst of us without regard of either.
QSRP
RSQP
PQRS
RSPQ
Q13. P: For that we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well. Q: So the need of the hour is not only skill-based education but also value-inspired and value-based education. R: When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngster. S: Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society, but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society.
SPRQ
PRQS
RQSP
RSPQ
Q14. P- On the earth, liquid forms and solid forms (ice/snow) predominate. Q- The water cycle has two distinct branches the atmospheric branch and the terrestrial branch. R- Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. S- In the atmospheric, water exists mainly in gaseous form.
RSPQ
RQSP
RPSQ
RQPS
Q15. P- For however elusively, it still knew of harbours and anchors, of homes to which to return, and of barns in which to store the harvest. Q- The works of the early Renaissance and the poetry of Shakespeare vibrate with the compassion for live experience in danger of dying from exposure and neglect. R- Yes, it was a genius of courage, not of desperate audacity. S- In this compassion was the creative genius of the courage.
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PRSQ
QSRP
RSPQ
SOLUTIONS
1.B
2.C
3.A
4.D
5.C
6.B
7.C
8.C
9.B
10.B
11.C
12.A
13.D
14.B
15.C
