Q4081.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words:
Vocabulary that is used between people who belong to the same social group and who know each other well.
- AIdiom
- BColloquialism
- CSlang
- DEuphemism
Show answer
Concept: Informal words used within a particular group = slang.
- Slang: very informal words used among a group who know each other (e.g. teenagers, soldiers).
- Idiom – fixed phrase with figurative meaning; Colloquialism – everyday informal speech in general; Euphemism – mild word for something unpleasant.
Trick: Key clue "same social group" → slang (group-specific); colloquialism is not group-specific.
Answer: (C) Slang
अवधारणा: किसी खास समूह में प्रयुक्त अनौपचारिक शब्दावली = Slang।
- Slang: एक-दूसरे को जानने वाले समूह में बोले जाने वाले बहुत अनौपचारिक शब्द।
- Idiom – मुहावरा; Colloquialism – सामान्य बोलचाल; Euphemism – अप्रिय बात को नरम शब्द में कहना।
ट्रिक: "same social group" संकेत → Slang; Colloquialism सबके लिए सामान्य होता है।
उत्तर: (C) Slang
Q4082.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The government's new policies sought to ____ economic growth, not stifle it.
- Ahinder
- Bimpede
- Cstimulate
- Dcurtail
Show answer
Concept: "…X, not stifle it" needs X opposite to stifle (suppress).
- Stimulate = encourage, boost.
- Hinder, impede, curtail all mean restrict – same as stifle, so they break the contrast.
Trick: In "A, not B" sentences, A and B are opposites – pick the only positive word.
Answer: (C) stimulate
अवधारणा: "…X, not stifle it" में X का अर्थ stifle (दबाना) के उलट होना चाहिए।
- Stimulate = बढ़ावा देना, प्रोत्साहित करना।
- Hinder, impede, curtail सब "रोकना" अर्थ के हैं – विरोध नहीं बनता।
ट्रिक: "A, not B" ढाँचे में A और B विपरीत होते हैं – एकमात्र सकारात्मक शब्द चुनें।
उत्तर: (C) stimulate
Q4083.Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
The instructors directed the participants to follow the new guidelines strictly.
- AThe participants were directed by the instructors to follow the new guidelines strictly.
- BIt was directed by the instructors that the participants follow the new guidelines.
- CThe new guidelines were directed by the participants for the instructors.
- DStrict following of the new guidelines was directed by the instructors.
Show answer
Concept: Object becomes subject; simple past passive = was/were + V3; the to-infinitive stays.
- Object "the participants" (plural) → "The participants were directed".
- Add "by the instructors" and keep "to follow the new guidelines strictly".
Trick: Reject options that change meaning (c) or drop the doer and object role (d).
Answer: (A) The participants were directed by the instructors to follow the new guidelines strictly.
अवधारणा: कर्म कर्ता बनता है; simple past passive = was/were + V3; to-infinitive वैसा ही रहता है।
- कर्म "the participants" (बहुवचन) → "The participants were directed"।
- फिर "by the instructors" और "to follow the new guidelines strictly" जोड़ें।
ट्रिक: अर्थ बदलने वाले विकल्प (c, d) तुरंत हटाएँ।
उत्तर: (A) The participants were directed by the instructors to follow the new guidelines strictly.
Q4084.Select the option which contains the most appropriate HOMONYM of the word given in bold/underline.
The explorers sailed into a sheltered bight where the cliffs formed a natural harbour.
- AThe map marked a shallow bight along the riverbank, ideal for anchoring.
- BThe coastline’s bight created calm waters that allowed fishermen to work safely.
- CThe surveyors recorded a narrow bight where the shoreline curved inward.
- DThe sailor tied the knot by first forming a loose bight in the rope and then pulling it tight.
Show answer
Concept: Homonym = same spelling, different meaning.
- In the given sentence, bight = a bend/inward curve in a coastline.
- (A), (B), (C) use the same coastal sense.
- (D): bight = a loop or slack curve in a rope – a different meaning ✓.
Trick: When three options share one sense, the one with a different context (rope) is the homonym.
Answer: (D) The sailor tied the knot by first forming a loose bight in the rope and then pulling it tight.
अवधारणा: Homonym = वर्तनी समान, अर्थ अलग।
- दिए वाक्य में bight = समुद्र तट का अंदर की ओर मुड़ा भाग (खाड़ी)।
- (A), (B), (C) में भी यही अर्थ है।
- (D) में bight = रस्सी में बना ढीला फंदा – अलग अर्थ ✓।
ट्रिक: तीन विकल्पों का अर्थ एक हो तो अलग संदर्भ (रस्सी) वाला ही उत्तर है।
उत्तर: (D) The sailor tied the knot by first forming a loose bight in the rope and then pulling it tight.
Q4085.Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
The diligent technician made the broken machine function again.
- AThe broken machine was made to function again by the diligent technician.
- BThe diligent technician is causing the broken machine function again.
- CThe diligent technician caused the broken machine to function again.
- DThe broken machine functioned again because of the diligent technician.
Show answer
Concept: Active: make + object + bare infinitive → Passive: be made + to + infinitive.
- Object "the broken machine" → subject.
- "made … function" → "was made to function".
- Add "by the diligent technician".
Trick: Bare infinitive in active (make/let him go) gets "to" in passive (was made to go).
Answer: (A) The broken machine was made to function again by the diligent technician.
अवधारणा: Active: make + object + बिना to वाली क्रिया → Passive: be made + to + क्रिया।
- कर्म "the broken machine" कर्ता बनेगा।
- "made … function" → "was made to function"।
- अंत में "by the diligent technician"।
ट्रिक: Active में बिना "to" वाली क्रिया passive में "to" के साथ आती है।
उत्तर: (A) The broken machine was made to function again by the diligent technician.
Q4086.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The interviewer asked the candidate whom will the new role report to if they are selected for the position.
- Athe candidate whom the new role shall reporting to
- Bthe candidate whom will report to the new role
- Cthe candidate whom the new role would report to
- Dthe candidate whom the new role will report to
Show answer
Concept: After "asked … wh-word", use statement order: wh + subject + verb.
- Wrong: "whom will the new role report to" (question order).
- Right: "whom the new role will report to" – subject before "will".
- "shall reporting" (A) is ungrammatical; "would" (C) clashes with "if they are selected".
Trick: In an indirect question, the auxiliary never comes before the subject.
Answer: (D) the candidate whom the new role will report to
अवधारणा: "asked … wh-शब्द" के बाद कथन जैसा क्रम: wh + कर्ता + क्रिया।
- गलत: "whom will the new role report to" (प्रश्न क्रम)।
- सही: "whom the new role will report to" – will कर्ता के बाद।
- "shall reporting" अशुद्ध; "would" वाक्य के "are selected" से मेल नहीं खाता।
ट्रिक: अप्रत्यक्ष प्रश्न में सहायक क्रिया कभी कर्ता से पहले नहीं आती।
उत्तर: (D) the candidate whom the new role will report to
Q4087.Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
He said, "Do not disturb her."
- AHe instructed that she should not be disturbed.
- BHe refused that she should not be disturbed.
- CHe advised that she is not disturbed.
- DHe said do not disturb her.
Show answer
Concept: Imperative is reported with order/instruct/advise; "Do not" → "not to" or "that … should not".
- "Do not disturb her" → He instructed that she should not be disturbed.
- "Refused" changes meaning; "is not disturbed" lacks "should"; (D) keeps direct speech.
Yaad rakhein: Also correct: He told (instructed) them not to disturb her.
Answer: (A) He instructed that she should not be disturbed.
अवधारणा: आज्ञा वाले वाक्य में order/instruct/advise लगता है; "Do not" → "not to" या "that … should not"।
- "Do not disturb her" → He instructed that she should not be disturbed।
- "refused" से अर्थ बदलता है; (C) में "should" नहीं; (D) प्रत्यक्ष रूप ही है।
याद रखें: यह भी सही है: He told them not to disturb her.
उत्तर: (A) He instructed that she should not be disturbed.
Q4088.Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. Many animals eat these plants or live among them.
2. Healthy forests and grasslands are very important for our planet.
3. If the plants disappear, many animals will also struggle to survive.
4. They provide food and homes for countless creatures.
- A4-2-1-3
- B1-2-4-3
- C2-1-4-3
- D2-4-1-3
Show answer
Concept: Start with the general idea, then follow pronoun links.
- 2 introduces forests and grasslands → opener.
- 4 "They provide food and homes" refers to them.
- 1 "these plants" → 3 "If the plants disappear" concludes.
Trick: Sentences starting with "They/These" can never open – that removes (A) and (B) at once.
Answer: (D) 2-4-1-3
अवधारणा: पहले सामान्य विचार, फिर सर्वनामों की कड़ी देखें।
- 2 – वन और घास के मैदान का परिचय → आरंभ।
- 4 "They provide…" उन्हीं की बात।
- 1 "these plants" → 3 "If the plants disappear" से समापन।
ट्रिक: "They/These" से शुरू वाक्य पहला नहीं हो सकता – (A), (B) तुरंत हटें।
उत्तर: (D) 2-4-1-3
Q4089.Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. This transition allowed communities to cultivate crops and domesticate animals.
2. The Neolithic period marked a decisive shift from nomadic life to settled farming.
3. As food production became stable, populations expanded and villages began to form.
4. These early settlements eventually laid the groundwork for complex human civilisations.
- A4-2-3-1
- B2-1-3-4
- C2-3-4-1
- D3-1-4-2
Cloze Test
Show answer
Concept: Follow the time/cause chain: shift → what it allowed → result → long-term outcome.
- 2 names the Neolithic shift (opener).
- 1 "This transition" refers back to it.
- 3 food stable → villages; 4 "These early settlements" ends the chain.
Trick: "This transition" must follow the sentence describing the shift → 2-1 pair.
Answer: (B) 2-1-3-4
अवधारणा: समय/कारण की कड़ी देखें: परिवर्तन → क्या संभव हुआ → परिणाम → दीर्घकालिक प्रभाव।
- 2 नवपाषाण परिवर्तन बताता है (आरंभ)।
- 1 "This transition" उसी की ओर संकेत।
- 3 भोजन स्थिर → गाँव; 4 "These early settlements" से अंत।
ट्रिक: "This transition" परिवर्तन वाले वाक्य के ठीक बाद आएगा → 2-1 जोड़ी।
उत्तर: (B) 2-1-3-4
Directions (Qs. 90-94): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Economic stability is often described through charts and targets, yet its foundations reach far deeper than numerical summaries. A nation’s economy depends not only on policies and production but also on the confidence held by households and firms. When people believe conditions are favourable, they are more likely to spend, invest and innovate. Such confidence cannot be (90) ____ through declarations alone; it grows through consistent governance and transparent communication. Periods of uncertainty reveal how quickly expectations shape behaviour. Even minor doubts can alter consumption and investment decisions. Economists refer to this as the "expectations effect", noting that markets react as strongly to perception as they do to measurable data. When expectations turn pessimistic, caution may (91) ____ growth long before official indicators reflect the shift. Public policy therefore carries a psychological dimension. Reforms must not only be effective but must also inspire trust. Policies that appear inconsistent or disconnected from daily realities breed scepticism. In contrast, clarity and steady execution help create a sense of direction that (92) ____ economic resilience. Another challenge lies in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. Measures aimed at short-term stability can sometimes compete with investments required for future development. Without careful balance, economies risk becoming reactive, thereby (93) ____ their capacity to adapt to changing global circumstances. Ultimately, stability does not mean the absence of volatility but the strength to withstand it. When institutions function reliably and trust is nurtured, societies can face uncertainty with greater confidence, transforming temporary disruptions into opportunities for renewed (94) ____.
Q4090.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (90).
- Aguaranteed
- Bmanufactured
- Cborrowed
- Ddisrupted
Show answer
Concept: The clause after the semicolon shows confidence grows naturally, so the blank means "artificially produced".
- Manufactured = created artificially – fits "through declarations alone".
- Guaranteed is close but contradicts "grows through governance"; borrowed/disrupted do not fit.
Trick: Read the part after ";" – "it grows through…" tells you the blank is the opposite of natural growth.
Answer: (B) manufactured
अवधारणा: अर्धविराम के बाद का भाग बताता है कि विश्वास स्वाभाविक रूप से बढ़ता है, अतः रिक्त का अर्थ "बनावटी रूप से बनाना" है।
- Manufactured = कृत्रिम रूप से तैयार करना – "केवल घोषणाओं से" के साथ सही।
- Borrowed/disrupted अर्थ नहीं देते।
ट्रिक: ";" के बाद "it grows through…" पढ़ें – रिक्त स्वाभाविक वृद्धि का उल्टा है।
उत्तर: (B) manufactured
Directions (Qs. 90-94): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Economic stability is often described through charts and targets, yet its foundations reach far deeper than numerical summaries. A nation’s economy depends not only on policies and production but also on the confidence held by households and firms. When people believe conditions are favourable, they are more likely to spend, invest and innovate. Such confidence cannot be (90) ____ through declarations alone; it grows through consistent governance and transparent communication. Periods of uncertainty reveal how quickly expectations shape behaviour. Even minor doubts can alter consumption and investment decisions. Economists refer to this as the "expectations effect", noting that markets react as strongly to perception as they do to measurable data. When expectations turn pessimistic, caution may (91) ____ growth long before official indicators reflect the shift. Public policy therefore carries a psychological dimension. Reforms must not only be effective but must also inspire trust. Policies that appear inconsistent or disconnected from daily realities breed scepticism. In contrast, clarity and steady execution help create a sense of direction that (92) ____ economic resilience. Another challenge lies in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. Measures aimed at short-term stability can sometimes compete with investments required for future development. Without careful balance, economies risk becoming reactive, thereby (93) ____ their capacity to adapt to changing global circumstances. Ultimately, stability does not mean the absence of volatility but the strength to withstand it. When institutions function reliably and trust is nurtured, societies can face uncertainty with greater confidence, transforming temporary disruptions into opportunities for renewed (94) ____.
Q4091.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (91).
- Aaccelerate
- Binhibit
- Cdisguise
- Ddivert
Show answer
Concept: Pessimism and caution reduce spending, so growth is held back.
- Inhibit = restrain, slow down ✓.
- Accelerate is the opposite; disguise/divert do not suit "growth".
Trick: Negative cause (pessimistic, caution) → negative effect word.
Answer: (B) inhibit
अवधारणा: निराशा और सावधानी से खर्च घटता है, इसलिए विकास रुकता है।
- Inhibit = रोकना, धीमा करना ✓।
- Accelerate उल्टा अर्थ; disguise/divert मेल नहीं खाते।
ट्रिक: नकारात्मक कारण (pessimistic, caution) → नकारात्मक प्रभाव वाला शब्द।
उत्तर: (B) inhibit
Directions (Qs. 90-94): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Economic stability is often described through charts and targets, yet its foundations reach far deeper than numerical summaries. A nation’s economy depends not only on policies and production but also on the confidence held by households and firms. When people believe conditions are favourable, they are more likely to spend, invest and innovate. Such confidence cannot be (90) ____ through declarations alone; it grows through consistent governance and transparent communication. Periods of uncertainty reveal how quickly expectations shape behaviour. Even minor doubts can alter consumption and investment decisions. Economists refer to this as the "expectations effect", noting that markets react as strongly to perception as they do to measurable data. When expectations turn pessimistic, caution may (91) ____ growth long before official indicators reflect the shift. Public policy therefore carries a psychological dimension. Reforms must not only be effective but must also inspire trust. Policies that appear inconsistent or disconnected from daily realities breed scepticism. In contrast, clarity and steady execution help create a sense of direction that (92) ____ economic resilience. Another challenge lies in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. Measures aimed at short-term stability can sometimes compete with investments required for future development. Without careful balance, economies risk becoming reactive, thereby (93) ____ their capacity to adapt to changing global circumstances. Ultimately, stability does not mean the absence of volatility but the strength to withstand it. When institutions function reliably and trust is nurtured, societies can face uncertainty with greater confidence, transforming temporary disruptions into opportunities for renewed (94) ____.
Q4092.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (92).
- Astrengthens
- Bdelays
- Cweakens
- Dneutralises
Show answer
Concept: "In contrast" + clarity and steady execution → a positive effect.
- Strengthens economic resilience ✓ (singular "a sense … that strengthens").
- Delays, weakens, neutralises are negative.
Trick: "In contrast" flips the negative tone of the previous sentence → choose the positive word.
Answer: (A) strengthens
अवधारणा: "In contrast" + स्पष्टता और स्थिर क्रियान्वयन → सकारात्मक प्रभाव।
- Strengthens economic resilience ✓।
- Delays, weakens, neutralises नकारात्मक हैं।
ट्रिक: "In contrast" पिछले नकारात्मक वाक्य को उलट देता है → सकारात्मक शब्द चुनें।
उत्तर: (A) strengthens
Directions (Qs. 90-94): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Economic stability is often described through charts and targets, yet its foundations reach far deeper than numerical summaries. A nation’s economy depends not only on policies and production but also on the confidence held by households and firms. When people believe conditions are favourable, they are more likely to spend, invest and innovate. Such confidence cannot be (90) ____ through declarations alone; it grows through consistent governance and transparent communication. Periods of uncertainty reveal how quickly expectations shape behaviour. Even minor doubts can alter consumption and investment decisions. Economists refer to this as the "expectations effect", noting that markets react as strongly to perception as they do to measurable data. When expectations turn pessimistic, caution may (91) ____ growth long before official indicators reflect the shift. Public policy therefore carries a psychological dimension. Reforms must not only be effective but must also inspire trust. Policies that appear inconsistent or disconnected from daily realities breed scepticism. In contrast, clarity and steady execution help create a sense of direction that (92) ____ economic resilience. Another challenge lies in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. Measures aimed at short-term stability can sometimes compete with investments required for future development. Without careful balance, economies risk becoming reactive, thereby (93) ____ their capacity to adapt to changing global circumstances. Ultimately, stability does not mean the absence of volatility but the strength to withstand it. When institutions function reliably and trust is nurtured, societies can face uncertainty with greater confidence, transforming temporary disruptions into opportunities for renewed (94) ____.
Q4093.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (93).
- Alimiting
- Brepeating
- Crestoring
- Dmeasuring
Show answer
Concept: Becoming "reactive" is a risk, so its effect on adaptability is negative.
- "…thereby limiting their capacity to adapt" ✓
- Restoring is positive; repeating/measuring make no sense with "capacity".
Trick: "Risk … thereby ___" signals a harmful result.
Answer: (A) limiting
अवधारणा: "Reactive" बनना जोखिम है, अतः अनुकूलन क्षमता पर असर नकारात्मक होगा।
- "…thereby limiting their capacity to adapt" ✓
- Restoring सकारात्मक है; repeating/measuring अर्थहीन।
ट्रिक: "risk … thereby ___" हानिकारक परिणाम का संकेत है।
उत्तर: (A) limiting
Directions (Qs. 90-94): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Economic stability is often described through charts and targets, yet its foundations reach far deeper than numerical summaries. A nation’s economy depends not only on policies and production but also on the confidence held by households and firms. When people believe conditions are favourable, they are more likely to spend, invest and innovate. Such confidence cannot be (90) ____ through declarations alone; it grows through consistent governance and transparent communication. Periods of uncertainty reveal how quickly expectations shape behaviour. Even minor doubts can alter consumption and investment decisions. Economists refer to this as the "expectations effect", noting that markets react as strongly to perception as they do to measurable data. When expectations turn pessimistic, caution may (91) ____ growth long before official indicators reflect the shift. Public policy therefore carries a psychological dimension. Reforms must not only be effective but must also inspire trust. Policies that appear inconsistent or disconnected from daily realities breed scepticism. In contrast, clarity and steady execution help create a sense of direction that (92) ____ economic resilience. Another challenge lies in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. Measures aimed at short-term stability can sometimes compete with investments required for future development. Without careful balance, economies risk becoming reactive, thereby (93) ____ their capacity to adapt to changing global circumstances. Ultimately, stability does not mean the absence of volatility but the strength to withstand it. When institutions function reliably and trust is nurtured, societies can face uncertainty with greater confidence, transforming temporary disruptions into opportunities for renewed (94) ____.
Q4094.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (94).
- Adecline
- Bconflict
- Cgrowth
- Dcaution
Show answer
Concept: "Opportunities for renewed ___" needs a positive noun.
- Renewed growth fits the hopeful ending ✓.
- Decline, conflict and caution are not things one seeks an opportunity for.
Trick: Collocation: "renewed growth" is a common pairing in economics writing.
Answer: (C) growth
अवधारणा: "Opportunities for renewed ___" में सकारात्मक संज्ञा चाहिए।
- Renewed growth आशावादी अंत से मेल खाता है ✓।
- Decline, conflict, caution के लिए कोई "अवसर" नहीं खोजता।
ट्रिक: "renewed growth" अर्थशास्त्र लेखन का सामान्य शब्द-युग्म है।
उत्तर: (C) growth
Q4095.Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. Overfishing remains one of the greatest threats to global fish populations, disrupting marine ecosystems at an alarming rate.
2. When adult fish are removed faster than they can reproduce, entire species face long-term decline.
3. Sustainable fishing practices, such as regulated catch limits and protected breeding zones, help restore balance to marine environments.
4. These measures not only support ecological stability but also ensure that coastal communities can rely on fisheries for future livelihoods.
5. Recognising the delicate relationship between harvesting and replenishment is crucial for maintaining healthy fish populations across the world.
- A1-5-2-4-3
- B2-1-3-5-4
- C1-2-5-3-4
- D5-1-2-3-4
Show answer
Concept: Problem → cause → insight → solution → benefit.
- 1 states the threat (opener); 2 explains how species decline.
- 5 draws the lesson (balance of harvest and replenishment).
- 3 gives sustainable practices; 4 "These measures" shows their benefits.
Trick: "These measures" (4) must come right after 3 – only (C) and (D) have 3-4, and (D) cannot open with 5.
Answer: (C) 1-2-5-3-4
अवधारणा: समस्या → कारण → सीख → समाधान → लाभ।
- 1 खतरा बताता है (आरंभ); 2 बताता है प्रजातियाँ कैसे घटती हैं।
- 5 सीख देता है (पकड़ और पुनःपूर्ति का संतुलन)।
- 3 टिकाऊ उपाय; 4 "These measures" उनके लाभ।
ट्रिक: "These measures" (4) ठीक 3 के बाद आएगा – (C) और (D) में 3-4 है; (D) 5 से शुरू, अतः (C)।
उत्तर: (C) 1-2-5-3-4
Q4096.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: ACTIVE
- AIndolent
- BSedulous
- CIndustrious
- DSlothful
Show answer
Concept: Active = energetic, busy, engaged in work.
- Industrious = hard-working, busy – closest meaning.
- Indolent and slothful = lazy (antonyms).
- Sedulous = diligent and persistent – related, but less common and less direct than industrious.
Trick: Remove the two "lazy" words first, then choose the commoner direct match.
Answer: (C) Industrious
अवधारणा: Active = सक्रिय, ऊर्जावान, काम में लगा हुआ।
- Industrious = मेहनती, कर्मठ – सबसे निकट अर्थ।
- Indolent और slothful = आलसी (विलोम)।
- Sedulous = लगनशील – संबंधित पर कम सीधा।
ट्रिक: पहले दोनों "आलसी" वाले शब्द हटाएँ, फिर सबसे सीधा अर्थ चुनें।
उत्तर: (C) Industrious
Q4097.Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'in a way that shows readiness to conform or obey'.
- ACompliantly
- BComplyantly
- CCompliently
- DComplaiantly
Show answer
Concept: comply → compliant (y changes to i) → compliantly.
- Correct: Compliantly = in an obedient, conforming manner.
- Complyantly keeps y; compliently uses -ent; complaiantly adds an extra a.
Yaad rakhein: Same pattern: rely → reliant, defy → defiant (y → i before -ant).
Answer: (A) Compliantly
अवधारणा: comply → compliant (y का i) → compliantly।
- सही: Compliantly = आज्ञाकारी ढंग से।
- Complyantly में y; compliently में -ent; complaiantly में अतिरिक्त a।
याद रखें: इसी तरह: rely → reliant, defy → defiant (-ant से पहले y → i)।
उत्तर: (A) Compliantly
Q4098.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The training programme of the new coach was (1)/ more effective than the previous coach, (2)/ as it offered better structure and helped (3)/ participants stay focused for a greater portion of the day. (4)
- A(1)
- B(2)
- C(3)
- D(4)
Show answer
Concept: Compare like with like: programme with programme, not programme with coach.
- Part (2) compares "training programme" with "the previous coach".
- Correct: "more effective than that of the previous coach".
Trick: In "than …" comparisons, ask "than WHAT?" – if the noun differs, insert that of/those of.
Answer: (B) (2)
अवधारणा: तुलना समान वस्तुओं में होती है: प्रोग्राम से प्रोग्राम, कोच से नहीं।
- भाग (2) में "training programme" की तुलना "the previous coach" से हो रही है।
- सही: "more effective than that of the previous coach"।
ट्रिक: "than…" के बाद पूछें "किससे तुलना?" – संज्ञा अलग हो तो that of/those of लगाएँ।
उत्तर: (B) (2)
Q4099.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Our team leader demands to know how has the critical error gone unnoticed for so long despite multiple review stages.
- Ademands to know how is the critical error
- Bdemands to know how the critical error has
- Cdemands to know how critical the error is
- Ddemands to know how the critical error have
Show answer
Concept: "demands to know how …" is an embedded question → subject + auxiliary.
- Wrong: "how has the critical error gone".
- Right: "how the critical error has gone" – singular "error" takes "has".
- (C) changes the meaning; (D) uses plural "have".
Trick: Two checks: subject before verb + subject–verb agreement → only (B) passes both.
Answer: (B) demands to know how the critical error has
अवधारणा: "demands to know how …" अंतर्निहित प्रश्न है → कर्ता + सहायक क्रिया।
- गलत: "how has the critical error gone"।
- सही: "how the critical error has gone" – एकवचन error के साथ has।
- (C) अर्थ बदलता है; (D) में बहुवचन have।
ट्रिक: दो जाँच: कर्ता क्रिया से पहले + कर्ता-क्रिया सहमति → केवल (B)।
उत्तर: (B) demands to know how the critical error has
Q4100.Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
He said to me, "Will you submit your resignation tomorrow?"
- AHe asked me that I will submit my resignation the following day.
- BHe asked me whether I would submit your resignation tomorrow.
- CHe asked me if I would submit my resignation the following day.
- DHe told me that you would submit your resignation the following day.
Show answer
Concept: Yes/no question → asked + if/whether; tense, pronoun and time word change.
- said to → asked; "Will you" → if I would.
- your → my; tomorrow → the following day.
- He asked me if I would submit my resignation the following day.
Trick: Never "asked … that" for a question – removes (A) and (D) at once; (B) keeps "your/tomorrow".
Answer: (C) He asked me if I would submit my resignation the following day.
अवधारणा: हाँ/ना प्रश्न → asked + if/whether; काल, सर्वनाम और समय-शब्द बदलते हैं।
- said to → asked; "Will you" → if I would।
- your → my; tomorrow → the following day।
- He asked me if I would submit my resignation the following day।
ट्रिक: प्रश्न में "asked … that" कभी नहीं – (A), (D) हटें; (B) में your/tomorrow नहीं बदले।
उत्तर: (C) He asked me if I would submit my resignation the following day.
