English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is: Measure.

Key Points

• The word "action" means a deed or act; something done to achieve a purpose. (कार्य)
• Example: The company's action to reduce waste has received widespread praise.
• "Measure" refers to a step or action taken to achieve a particular aim. (उपाय)
• Example: The government implemented several measures to control inflation.
• Hence, we can infer that "measure" is similar in meaning to "action" as used in the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Measure.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Decision (निर्णय): A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
• Example: Her decision to pursue higher education raised her career prospects.
• Effort (प्रयास): A vigorous or determined attempt.
• Example: It took a lot of effort to complete the project on time.
• Response (प्रतिक्रिया): A reaction to something.
• Example: Her positive response to the feedback was appreciated by her colleagues.
• Reaction (प्रतिक्रिया): An action performed or feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
• Example: His reaction to the surprise party was one of genuine delight.

The correct answer is: Following.

Key Points

• The word "leading" means guiding or directing a group, organisation, or effort. (नेतृत्व करना)
• Example: She has been leading the project with great skill and dedication.
• "Following" refers to coming after or behind someone, especially as a subordinate or a less prominent contributor. (पालन करना)
• Example: He was following the leader's instructions carefully.
• Hence, we can infer that "following" is opposite in meaning to "leading" as used in the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Following.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Participating (भाग लेना): Taking part in an activity or event.
• Example: He was actively participating in the workshop.
• Contributing (योगदान देना): Giving (time, money, effort, etc.) as part of an effort or situation.
• Example: Many individuals are contributing to the relief fund.
• Managing (प्रबंध करना): Being in charge of organization, control, or administration.
• Example: She is managing the entire department efficiently.
• Developing (विकसित करना): Growing or changing into a more advanced form.
• Example: The company is developing a new software application.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• Statement A: The sensors in the water tanks sent real-time data to a central server.
• This statement is correct as it accurately reflects the context provided in the passage.
• Statement B: The lights around the lakes were powered by hydroelectric energy.
• The passage mentions that the lights around the lakes were solar-powered, which contradicts this statement.
• Statement C: Kanchana's system sends text messages to the residents' mobile phones.
• The passage states that the system triggers automated voice messages, not text messages, which contradicts this statement.

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘Only A’.

The Correct answer is 'Option 3.'

Key Points

• Part C of the sentence i.e. 'are increasing steadily' is erroneous.
• The subject of the sentence is "the number of people," which is singular.
• The verb in the sentence 'has been' singular to agree with the subject. "Are increasing" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject.
• Hence, The correct answer is 'C'
• The correct answer is " A recent study has shown that the number of people opting for online banking has been increasing steadily over the past few years."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "A recent study has shown that" - This part is grammatically correct.
• Option 2: "the number of people opting for online banking" - This part is grammatically correct.
• Option 4: "over the past few years" - This part is grammatically correct.

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the use of the preposition 'on' is incorrect.
• The preposition 'on' means about something.
• The use of the word 'protest' in the sentence indicates an action that shows that you do not like or approve of something.
• Therefore, the preposition 'in' should be used in place of the preposition 'on'.
• The preposition 'in' is used to show the activity somebody is involved in.

 Therefore, the correct answer is 'submitted their resignations in protest.'

Correct sentence: "At the last meeting, which was held in August last year in Brussels, half of the members submitted their resignations in protest."

The Correct answer is 'Option 1.'

Key Points

• Part A of the sentence i.e. 'Despite of  his busy schedule' is erroneous.'
• The preposition "despite" is followed by a noun clause or a gerund phrase, not a prepositional phrase.
• "Despite of" is not a common or grammatically correct construction.
• Hence, The correct answer is 'Option A.'
• The correct answer is "Despite his busy schedule, he managed to complete all his tasks well before the deadline."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "he managed to complete" - This part is grammatically correct.
• Option 3: "all his tasks" - This part is grammatically correct.
• Option 4: "well before the deadline" - This part is grammatically correct.

The correct answer is "Option 2".

Key Points

• The erroneous part is the use of the verb "are".
• The subject of the given sentence is "each" which is singular, so it requires a singular verb.
• The verb "are" is plural, it should be replaced with the singular form "is" to maintain subject-verb agreement.
• Example: Each of the participants was willing to perform.
• Hence, the erroneous part "are" should be replaced with "is".

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Correct Sentence: "Each of the students is required to submit their assignments by the end of the week."

Additional Information

• Phrases containing "each," "every," "either," and "neither" are always singular and take singular verbs.
• Example: Every book on the shelf belongs to me.
• Example: Neither option seems satisfactory.

The correct answer is: 'Option 5'.

Key Points

• The error part lies in Part 'C' that is; 'where the technology industry and business models'.
• The given sentence speaks about a time frame of companies and their future method of working.
• Generally, we use 'where' in 'place' and 'when' in 'time'.
• So, replacing 'where' with 'when' will make the sentence correct as the sentence speaks about time, not place.
• Hence, the correct answer is: 'C'.
• Correct sentence: Companies like Infosys are moving fast on automation and AI to ensure differentiation at a time when the technology industry and business models are undergoing rapid changes.

The correct answer is 'No correction required'.

 

Key Points

• The original phrase "quickly adapted to the new role" is grammatically and contextually correct.
• The adverb "quickly" appropriately modifies the verb "adapted" to describe how the action was performed.
• The preposition "to" is correctly used after "adapt" when it means to adjust to new conditions, environments, or roles.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 5.

 

Complete Sentence: "He quickly adapted to the new role and excelled in his duties from the start."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "adapted quick" is incorrect because "quick" is an adjective, but an adverb is needed to modify the verb.
• Option 2: "adapted quickly to" is grammatically correct as well, but it does not improve upon the original phrase, hence no correction is required.
• Options 3 and 4: "adapted for" is incorrect in this context. You adapt to a situation or role, whereas you adapt something for a specific purpose (like adapting a book for a movie).

The correct answer is 'couldn’t reach'.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "couldn’t reach" is the grammatically correct form to express inability in the past.
• "Couldn’t able to reach" is incorrect because "could" and "able to" should not be used together.
• "Wasn’t able to reach" is possible, but does not match the given options as closely as "couldn’t reach."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Complete Sentence: "As the boys missed the bus, they couldn’t reach the school on time."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "wasn’t able to reach" is correct in meaning but not the best fit among options provided.
• Option 3: "could reach" is incorrect as it expresses ability, not inability.
• Option 4: "couldn’t able to reach" is grammatically incorrect.
• Option 5: "No correction required" is incorrect because the original sentence contains an error.

The correct answer is 'Mandate.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about Central universities having no option other than to follow the official order.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Mandate'.
• Also, the use of the word ''follow'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'mandate' in the blank.
• The word 'Mandate' means An official order or commission to do something.
• Example: The President had a clear mandate to end the war.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: Central universities, apparently, have no option but to follow the mandate.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Inundate means To overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with.
• Validate means To show that something is true.
• Accommodate means To provide somebody with a place to stay, live or work.
• Predate means To exist or occur at a date earlier than something.

The correct answer is 'Ability.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the decrease in the skill of the U.S. to shape global geopolitical outcomes.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Ability'.
• Also, the use of the word ''shape'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'ability' in the blank.
• The word 'Ability' means Possession of the means or skill to do something.
• Example: He has the ability to do his job well.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: The U.S. remains the world’s pre-eminent power but its ability to shape global geopolitical outcomes substantially diminished.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Abnormality means An abnormal feature, characteristic, or occurrence.
• Compatibility means A state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict.
• Probability means The extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case.
• Agility means The ability to move quickly and easily.

The correct answer is 'Surfaced.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the leaked document equivalent to Pentagon Papers that became apparent or came to people's attention during the Nixon era.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Surfaced'.
• Also, the use of the word ''equivalent'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'surfaced' in the blank.
• The word 'Surfaced' means To come to people's attention; become apparent.
• Example: A rumor has surfaced that the company is about to go out of business.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: Some have likened the leaked document as being the equivalent of the Pentagon Papers that surfaced during the Nixon era.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Disgraced means To behave badly in a way that makes you or other people feel sorry and embarrassed.
• Ceased means To stop or end.
• Interceded means To intervene on behalf of another.
• Superseded means To take the place of a person or thing previously in authority or use; supplant.

The correct answer is 'Book.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the earlier times when one had to reserve an HMT wristwatch beforehand.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Book'.
• Also, the use of the word ''advance'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'book' in the blank.
• The word 'Book' means To reserve or buy something in advance.
• Example: I would like to book a table for tonight.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: One had to book an HMT wristwatch weeks in advance.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Novel means A book that tells a story about people and events that are not real.
• Extent means The length, area, size, or importance of something.
• Harass means To annoy or worry somebody by doing unpleasant things to him/her, especially over a long time.
• Heave means To throw something heavy.

The correct answer is 'Completion.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about celebrating the process of completing or finishing 75 years of India.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Completion'.
• Also, the use of the word ''celebrating'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'completion' in the blank.
• The word 'Completion' means The action or process of completing or finishing something.
• Example: We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Complete Sentence: One of the reasons for celebrating the completion of 75 years of India is that it has survived as long.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Depletion means A reduction in the number or quantity of something.
• Intimidation means The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.
• Intervention means The action or process of intervening.
• Attenuation means The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.

The correct answer is E.

Key Points

• The first sentence is E as it is introducing the topic by mentioning about a meeting.
• The second sentence is D as it mentions that the deputy government also attended the meeting.
• The third sentence is B as it mentions what was said at the meeting.
• The fourth sentence is C. It informs that some other issues were also discussed at the meeting.
• The last sentence is A as it is concluding the passage by mentioning the purpose behind the discussion of these issues.
• Thus the correct sequence is EDBCA.
• The first sentence is E.

Additional Information

Concern: to relate to or to worry

Regulator: a person or body that supervises a certain industry

Assessment: evaluation or judgement

The correct answer is B.

• The first sentence is E as it is introducing the topic by mentioning about a meeting.
• The second sentence is D as it mentions that the deputy government also attended the meeting.
• The third sentence is B as it mentions what was said at the meeting.
• The fourth sentence is C. It informs that some other issues were also discussed at the meeting.
• The last sentence is A as it is concluding the passage by mentioning the purpose behind the discussion of these issues.
• Thus the correct sequence is EDBCA.
• The third sentence is B.

Concern: to relate to or to worry

Regulator: a person or body that supervises a certain industry

Assessment: evaluation or judgement

The correct answer is C.

• The first sentence is E as it is introducing the topic by mentioning about a meeting.
• The second sentence is D as it mentions that the deputy government also attended the meeting.
• The third sentence is B as it mentions what was said at the meeting.
• The fourth sentence is C. It informs that some other issues were also discussed at the meeting.
• The last sentence is A as it is concluding the passage by mentioning the purpose behind the discussion of these issues.
• Thus the correct sequence is EDBCA.
• The fourth sentence is C.

Concern: to relate to or to worry

Regulator: a person or body that supervises a certain industry

Assessment: evaluation or judgement

The correct answer is A.

• The first sentence is E as it is introducing the topic by mentioning about a meeting.
• The second sentence is D as it mentions that the deputy government also attended the meeting.
• The third sentence is B as it mentions what was said at the meeting.
• The fourth sentence is C. It informs that some other issues were also discussed at the meeting.
• The last sentence is A as it is concluding the passage by mentioning the purpose behind the discussion of these issues.
• Thus the correct sequence is EDBCA.
• The fifth sentence is A.

Concern: to relate to or to worry

Regulator: a person or body that supervises a certain industry

Assessment: evaluation or judgement

The correct answer is D.

• The first sentence is E as it is introducing the topic by mentioning about a meeting.
• The second sentence is D as it mentions that the deputy government also attended the meeting.
• The third sentence is B as it mentions what was said at the meeting.
• The fourth sentence is C. It informs that some other issues were also discussed at the meeting.
• The last sentence is A as it is concluding the passage by mentioning the purpose behind the discussion of these issues.
• Thus the correct sequence is EDBCA.
• The second sentence is D.

Concern: to relate to or to worry

Regulator: a person or body that supervises a certain industry

Assessment: evaluation or judgement