Question 1

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select option (5).

The Durbar hall of 19^th century Jai Vilas Palace,
residence of the Scindia family has a
pair of chandeliers reputed
to be the largest in the world.
No error

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 2

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

There should be lesser rules in school and only those teachers whom the students like should be allowed to take classes.

There should be lesser rules in school and only those teachers whom
There should be less rules in school and only those teachers who
There should be lesser rules in school and only those teachers who
There should be fewer rules in schools and only those teachers who
There should be fewer rules in school and only those teachers whom

Answer

Correct Option: E

Question 3

Directions: The following sentence has been split into five parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error.

Those familiar with the aura
of the historic buildings
cannot feel that the aggressive bulk of the
ill-conceived modern edifice
is a crude invasion

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 4

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select option (5).

The religious conflicts of
the 16^th and the 17^th centuries
led to the growth of
national religion in our period.
No error

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 5

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

This position is a sore point with most developing countries who, while indicating that they have no objection to providing information about their procurement systems, have resented restrictions on their flexibility to aid and prefer domestic suppliers.

This position is a sore point with most developing countries who, while indicating that they have no objection to providing information
This position is a sore point with most developing countries who, while indicating that they have no objection to provide information
This position is a sore point for most developing countries who, while indicating that they have no objection to providing information
This position is a sore point with most developing countries that, while indicating that they have no objection to provide information
This position is a sore point of most developing countries that, while indicating that they have no objection to providing information

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 6

Directions: Part of the sentence is underlined. Select the option that best corrects the underlined part. And despite a ban on digging bore-wells for commercial purposes, water is brazenly pumped out from the banks of lakes in the city outskirts and filled into innumerably 5,000-litre tankers.

water is brazenly pumped out from the banks of lakes in the city outskirts and filled into innumerably 5,000-litre tankers.
water is brazen pumped out from the banks of lakes in the city outskirts and filled into innumerable 5,000-litre tankers.
water is brazenly pumped out from the banks of lakes in the city outskirts and filled in innumerable 5,000-litre tankers.
water is brazenly pumped out from the banks of lakes in the city outskirts and filled into innumerable 5,000-litre tankers.
water is brazenly pumped through the banks of lakes in the city outskirts and filled into innumerable 5,000-litre tankers.

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 7

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth century, people, especially in many parts of North India, regarded the custom of Sati as an integral part of their culture; not until the Nineteenth century was the belief challenged by social reformers and the British.

During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth century, people, especially in many parts of North India, regarded the custom of Sati as an integral part of their culture; not until the Nineteenth century was the viewpoint challenged by social reformers and the British.
During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth centuries, people, especially in many parts of North India, regarded the custom of Sati as an integral part of their culture; not until the Nineteenth century was the belief challenged by social reformers and the British.
During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth centuries, people, especially in many parts of North India, regarded the custom of Sati as an integral part of their culture and not till the Nineteenth century was this belief challenged by social reformers and the British.
The custom of Sati was regarded during Seventeenth and Eighteenth century by people as being a part of their culture, especially in North India, and not until the Nineteenth century was this belief challenged by social reformers and the British.
Although challenged by social reformers and the British in Nineteenth century, people, especially in North India regarded the custom of Sati as an integral part of their culture during the Seventeenth and Eighteenth centuries.

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 8

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select option (5).

The English
defeated French
in the battle
of Waterloo
No error

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 9

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

A world governed by impersonal rules cannot easily change itself, or when it does, the change is gradual to make the basic and fundamental feature of society appear unchanged.

or when it does, the change is gradual to make the basic and fundamental feature of society appear unchanged
or when it does, the change is so gradual as to make the basic and fundamental feature of society appear unchanged
and when it does, the change is so gradual as to make the basic and fundamental feature of society appear unchanged
or when it does, the change is gradual, and basic and fundamental feature of society appear unchanged

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 10

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

It is by observing the play of cosmic light and shadow through powerful devices scientists have been able to 'feel' shapes or 'see' shadows that indicate the existence of other heavenly bodies without actually seeing them.

scientists have been able to 'feel' shapes or 'see' shadows that indicate
scientists have been able to 'feel' shapes and 'see' shadows that indicate
that scientists have been able to 'feel' shapes or 'see' shadows and that indicate
that scientists have been able to 'feel' shapes or 'see' shadows that indicate
scientists have been able to 'feel' shapes and 'see' shadows indicate

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 11

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Once the common business goals are defined, it is relatively easy to determine what information is required for the site, what other systems need to be integrated, and what needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content.

what information is required for the site, what other systems need to be integrated, and what needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content
which information is required for the site, which other systems need to be integrated, and what needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content
which information is required for the site, which other systems need to be integrated, and which other person needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content
what information is required for the site, what other systems need to be integrated, and what other person needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content
what information is required for the site, what other systems need to be integrated, and who needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content

Answer

Correct Option: E

Question 12

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Once the common business goals are defined, it is relatively easy to determine what information is required for the site, what other systems need to be integrated, and who needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content.

what information is required for the site, what other systems need to be integrated, and who needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content
which information is required for the site, which other systems need to be integrated, and what needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content
which information is required for the site, which other systems need to be integrated, and which other person needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content
what information is required for the site, what other systems need to be integrated, and what other person needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content
what information is required for the site, what other systems need to be integrated, and what needs to be involved in contributing and reviewing content

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 13

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

This position is a sore point with most developing countries who, while indicating that they have no objection to providing information about their procurement systems, have resented restrictions on their flexibility to aid and prefer domestic suppliers.

This position is a sore point with most developing countries who, while indicating that they have no objection to providing information
This position is a sore point with most developing countries who, while indicating that they have no objection to provide information
This position is a sore point for most developing countries who, while indicating that they have no objection to providing information
This position is a sore point with most developing countries that, while indicating that they have no objection to provide information
This position is a sore point of most developing countries that, while indicating that they have no objection to providing information

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 14

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

We must look to undo the evils which have resulted from a knowledge of the physical world hastily and superficially acquired by populations unconscious of the changes in themselves that the new knowledge has made imperative.

We must look to undo the evils which have resulted from a knowledge of the physical world hastily and superficially acquired
We must look to undo the evils resulting from knowledge of the physical world hastily and superficially acquired
We must look to undo the evils resulting from a knowledge of the physical world acquired hastily and superficially
We must look to undo the evils of a knowledge of the physical world hastily and superficially acquired
We must look to undo the evils which have resulted from knowledge of the hastily and superficially acquired physical world

Answer

Correct Option: B

Description: Determiners (E)
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Ashok Pandey
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