English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

To answer this question, let's analyze each sentence carefully to identify the grammatically and contextually correct one:

• Option 1: He did not knew that the deadline for the assignment had been moved up by two days.
• This sentence describes someone's lack of knowledge about a changed deadline.
• The sentence is erroneous because after the auxiliary verb "did", the main verb must be in its base form.
• The correct sentence would be: "He did not know that the deadline for the assignment had been moved up by two days."
• Option 2: The number of students applying for overseas scholarships have increased dramatically this year.
• This sentence discusses an increase in applications.
• The sentence is erroneous because the subject is "The number", which is singular and therefore requires the singular verb "has".
• The correct sentence would be: "The number of students applying for overseas scholarships has increased dramatically this year."
• Option 3: She could not help to laugh when she saw the puppy trying to chase its own tail.
• This sentence describes an uncontrollable reaction.
• The sentence is erroneous because the expression "could not help" is followed by a gerund (verb + ing), not an infinitive.
• The correct sentence would be: "She could not help laughing when she saw the puppy trying to chase its own tail."
• Option 4: As soon as the sun rose, the fog began to clear from the valley below.
• This sentence correctly expresses two sequential past actions using appropriate verb forms.
• This sentence is grammatically and contextually correct.
• Option 5: Between you and I, the new marketing strategy is unlikely to generate the expected revenue.
• This sentence introduces confidential information.
• The sentence is erroneous because the preposition "between" requires object pronouns.
• The correct sentence would be: "Between you and me, the new marketing strategy is unlikely to generate the expected revenue."
• Therefore, the grammatically and contextually correct sentence is Option 4.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

To answer this question, let's analyze each sentence carefully to identify the grammatically and contextually correct one:

• Option 1: No sooner had the referee blown the whistle when the players rushed onto the field.
• This sentence describes one action occurring immediately after another.
• The sentence is erroneous because the correct correlative conjunction is "No sooner...than", not "No sooner...when".
• The correct sentence would be: "No sooner had the referee blown the whistle than the players rushed onto the field."
• Option 2: She is accustomed to wake up early every morning to practice meditation and yoga.
• This sentence describes a habitual practice.
• The sentence is erroneous because "accustomed to" is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb + ing), not an infinitive.
• The correct sentence would be: "She is accustomed to waking up early every morning to practice meditation and yoga."
• Option 3: The CEO emphasized on the importance of teamwork and innovation during the annual meeting.
• This sentence discusses the CEO's focus during a meeting.
• The sentence is erroneous because the verb "emphasize" is directly followed by its object and does not take the preposition "on".
• The correct sentence would be: "The CEO emphasized the importance of teamwork and innovation during the annual meeting."
• Option 4: Having finished his homework, the little boy went outside to play with his friends.
• This sentence correctly uses a perfect participle ("Having finished") to show that one action was completed before another.
• This sentence is grammatically and contextually correct.
• Option 5: If it will rain tomorrow, we will have to cancel our planned outdoor picnic in the park.
• This sentence expresses a future condition.
• The sentence is erroneous because the if-clause takes the Simple Present, not the future tense.
• The correct sentence would be: "If it rains tomorrow, we will have to cancel our planned outdoor picnic in the park."
• Therefore, the grammatically and contextually correct sentence is Option 4.

The correct answer is "Option 1".

Key Points

• The correct phrase to be substituted in the above sentence is "it is conducting a preliminary survey".
• The given sentence is in the present tense so "is conducting" is used to indicate that the survey is currently ongoing.
• It also uses the correct form of the adjective "preliminary" to modify the noun "survey."
• Hence, "it is conducting a preliminary survey" is the correct phrase to be substituted.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Correct Sentence: "The United Nations' cultural agency says it is conducting a preliminary survey of damage to most of the heritage sites of India."

Additional Information

• "they were conducted" is incorrect because it is in the passive voice and doesn't agree with the subject "The United Nations' cultural agency."
• "it is conducted a preliminary survey" is incorrect because it lacks the auxiliary verb "is" before "conducted," resulting in an incomplete sentence.
• "It has been conducted an initial survey" is incorrect because it uses the past perfect tense which doesn't accurately convey that the survey is currently ongoing.

The correct answer is 'Option 3.'

Key Points

• The correct phrase is 'sleeping in late.'
• The sentence describes a completed action (celebrated their victory) followed by three other actions that happened as a result of the celebration.
• The past continuous tense is typically used to describe ongoing actions that were interrupted by another event.
• Hence, the correct answer is "sleeping in late".

The correct sentence after phrase replacement would be: 'The team celebrated their victory by going out for pizza, watching a movie, and sleeping in late.'

Additional Information

• will sleep in late: This uses the future tense, which indicates that sleeping in will happen at some point in the future, not as part of the past celebration.
• will slept in late: This is grammatically incorrect. The past tense of "will" is "would," and "slept" is the past participle, not the past tense.
• sleeps in late: This is the simple present tense, which describes a habitual action, not a specific event in the past.

The correct answer is 'Option 3.'

Key Points 

• The correct phrase is 'Taking walks in the park.'
• The sentence describes habits or hobbies enjoyed by the grandmother in the present tense ("enjoys knitting," "baking").
• Present continuous tense: The present continuous tense is not typically used to describe habitual actions.
• Hence, the correct answer is "taking walks in the park".

The correct sentence after phrase replacement would be: 'My grandmother enjoys knitting sweaters, baking cookies, and taking walks in the park'.

Additional Information

• will take walks in the park: This uses the future tense, which indicates that walking in the park is something the grandmother will do at some point, not something she habitually enjoys.
• will taking walks in the park: This is grammatically incorrect. "Taking" is already a present participle, and "will" does not combine with the present participle to form a future continuous tense.
• takes walks in the park: This is also grammatically correct, but it is less natural than "taking walks in the park" when referring to habits or hobbies.

The correct answer is: 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• The given phrase is: 'what she wanted me'.
• The given sentence speaks about how a problem solved and not what solved.
• So, replacing 'what she wanted me' with 'how she wanted me' will make the sentence correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'how she wanted me'.

Correct sentence: This is exactly how she wanted me to solve the problem.

Additional Information

• 'how does she want me' is not correct here.
• 'what she wants from I' is not correct here.
• 'how did she want me' is not correct here.

The correct answer is 'inmate, sentence.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about how long it would take for the prisoner to come out of jail.
• ​Let us explore the words in the given options:
• 'Inmate' is a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital.
• 'Sentence' means the punishment given by a judge to somebody who has been found guilty of a crime.

Conclusion:

The prisoner must serve half of his punishment before he can get out of prison.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: Before he can get out of prison, the inmate must serve over half of his sentence.

Additional Information

• The meaning of other options:
• 'Pardon' means an official decision not to punish somebody for a crime.
• 'Capture' means to take control of something.
• 'Reprieve' means to stop or delay the punishment of a prisoner who was going to be punished by death.
• 'Parole' means permission that is given to a prisoner to leave prison early on the condition that he or she behaves well.
• 'Censure' means to tell somebody, in a strong and formal way, that he or she has done something wrong.
• 'Probationer' is a person who is serving a probationary or trial period in a job or position to which they are newly appointed.
• 'Doom' means death or a terrible event in the future that you cannot avoid.
• 'Prisoner' is a person who is being kept in prison.

The correct answer is 'mediator, lawsuit.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about no way of convincing either side to settle out of the court.
• ​Let us explore the words in the given options:
• 'Mediator' is a person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go-between.
• 'Lawsuit' means a legal argument in a court of law that is between two people or groups and not between the police and a criminal.

Conclusion:

The mediator was unable to come to an agreement to solve the problem between the two sides.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: There was no way for the mediator to convince either side of the lawsuit to settle out of court.

Additional Information

• The meaning of other options:
• 'Curator' is a person whose job is to look after the things that are kept in a museum.
• 'Arbiter' is a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.
• 'Singer' is a person who sings, especially professionally.
• 'Judge' is a public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court.
• 'Custodian' is a person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something.
• 'Umpire' is a person who watches a game such as tennis or cricket to make sure that the players obey the rules.
• 'Cricketer' is a person who plays cricket.
• 'Referee' is an official who watches a game or a match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and to arbitrate on matters arising from the play.

The correct answer is 'witness, rolling.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the waves on the beach.
• ​Let us explore the words in the given options:
• 'Witness' means to see something happen and be able to tell other people about it later.
• 'Rolling' means moving by turning over and over on an axis.

Conclusion:

To see the waves turning over and over on an axis, you must actually go to a beach, or at least see it on TV.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: In order to witness the waves rolling on the beach, you must actually go to a beach, or at least see it on TV.

Additional Information

• The meaning of other options:
• 'Uniform' means not varying; the same in all cases or at all times.
• 'Perceive' means to understand or think of something in a particular way.
• 'Struggle' means to try very hard to do something, especially when it is difficult.
• 'Remark' means to say or write something; to comment.
• 'Rush' means to move or do something with great speed, often too fast.
• 'Disregard' means to take no notice of somebody or something; to treat something as unimportant.
• 'Curl' means to move round in a curve.
• 'Overlook' means to fail to see or notice something.

The correct answer is 'scouts, prospect.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the college's best possible football team.
• ​Let us explore the words in the given options:
• 'Scouts' means to make a search for someone or something in various places.
• 'Prospect' means the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Conclusion:

The search for the best footballers now begins from the schools only.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Complete Sentence: Right now, the college football scouts are competing for the best prospect on the high school level.

Additional Information

• The meaning of other options:
• 'Incumbent' means necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility.
• 'Beast' means an inhumanly cruel, violent, or depraved person.
• 'Awardee' is a person who is awarded something, such as a prize or payment.
• 'Creature' is an animal, as distinct from a human being.
• 'Latency' means the state of existing but not yet being developed or manifest; concealment.
• 'Devil' is a word used to show pity, anger, etc. when you are talking about a person.
• 'Potency' means the power of something to influence or make an impression.
• 'Brute' is a savagely violent person or animal.

The correct answer is 'reduce, dependency.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about something related to oil and other sources of fuel and energy.
• ​Let us explore the words in the given options:
• 'Reduce' means to make something less or smaller in quantity, price, size, etc.
• 'Dependency' means the state of being unable to live without something.

Conclusion:

To lower the demand for oil and other sources of fuel and energy we must use them in small or fewer quantities.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: We must reduce our dependency on oil and find other sources of fuel and energy.

Additional Information

• The meaning of other options:
• 'Autonomy' means the right of a person, an organization, a region, etc. to govern or control his/her/its own affairs.
• 'Credence' means belief in or acceptance of something as true.
• 'Faith' means complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
• 'Advance' means make or cause to make progress.
• 'Trust' means firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.
• 'Elevate' means to move somebody or something to a higher place or more important position.
• 'Support' means to help somebody by saying that you agree with him/her/it, and sometimes giving practical help such as money.
• 'Humble' means having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The passage explicitly lists the structural advantages or "appeals" of the faceless influencer model in the first paragraph.
• It mentions that the model addresses digital privacy, algorithmic fatigue, and the invasive nature of internet fame.
• It also states that creators can monetise niche topics without sacrificing their real-world personal lives.
• In contrast, the passage identifies emotional connection as something faceless accounts "struggle to generate organically," categorizing it as a hurdle or friction point rather than an appeal.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Explanation: While the model offers privacy and scalability, the text notes that "algorithmic distribution channels tend to favour high engagement driven by emotional connection, which faceless accounts often struggle to generate."

 

Additional Information

• A: "Addressing digital privacy concerns" – Cited as a primary structural advantage in the first paragraph.
• B: "Avoiding algorithmic fatigue" – Explicitly mentioned as one of the concerns the model addresses.
• C: "Reducing internet fame invasiveness" – Mentioned as a reason why creators choose to remain anonymous.
• E: "Monetising niche topics" – Listed as a benefit that allows creators to earn income without public exposure.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• According to the passage, a significant structural advantage of faceless brands is their ability to operate more like media agencies rather than personal blogs.
• The text states that the absence of an individual persona allows these channels to scale, outsource video production, or even be sold as a business asset.
• This is contrasted with traditional influencer-led channels, which often collapse if the central figure leaves.
• Thus, the advantage lies in the operational flexibility and scalability of the agency model.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Answer: Operating more like media agencies

 

Additional Information

• Option A: While they compete with traditional channels, the passage highlights the "media agency" model as a specific structural advantage.
• Option C: The passage actually states that building genuine trust is significantly harder for faceless brands because audiences cannot see a human face.
• Option D: The passage mentions that faceless accounts often struggle to generate high engagement organically without spending heavily on high-production edits.
• Option E: Personal charisma is a characteristic of traditional influencers, which faceless creators deliberately avoid using as their primary tool.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Key Points

• Faceless influencers can easily sell their channels as business assets.
• This can be inferred from the passage. The passage explicitly mentions that a faceless brand can operate more like media agencies, easily scale, outsource production, or be sold as a business asset
• Digital privacy concerns have decreased over the years.
• This cannot be inferred from the passage. The passage discusses increasing concerns regarding digital privacy.
• Building trust is easier for faceless influencers compared to traditional ones.
• This cannot be inferred from the passage. The passage states that building genuine trust is harder for faceless influencers
• Synthetic media tools will become less accessible.
• This cannot be inferred from the passage. The passage mentions that synthetic media tools will become cheaper and more accessible.
• The faceless model is likely to disappear soon.
• This cannot be inferred from the passage. The passage suggests the faceless model is cementing itself as a permanent branch of digital marketing

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: Correct because faceless influencers can easily sell their channels as business assets, which is explicitly mentioned in the passage.
• Option 2: Incorrect because the passage discusses increasing concerns regarding digital privacy.
• Option 3: Incorrect because the passage states building trust is harder for faceless influencers.
• Option 4: Incorrect because the passage mentions synthetic media tools will become cheaper and more accessible.
• Option 5: Incorrect because the passage suggests the faceless model is cementing itself as a permanent branch of digital marketing.

The correct answer is 'collapses'.

 

Key Points

• The word "collapses" means to fail suddenly and completely or to break down. (विफल हो जाना/ढह जाना)
• In the context of the passage, the author contrasts faceless brands with traditional influencer-led channels, noting that the latter cannot survive without their central figure.
• The passage explicitly states: "...whereas a traditional influencer-led channel collapses the moment its central figure steps away."

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: A faceless brand can easily scale, outsource video production, or even be sold as a business asset, whereas a traditional influencer-led channel collapses the moment its central figure steps away.

Additional Information

• Thrives (फलना-फूलना): means to grow or develop well or vigorously.
• Diminishes (कम होना): means to make or become less.
• Accelerates (तेज़ करना): means to begin to move more quickly.
• Endures (बने रहना): means to remain in existence; last.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• Statement A: Faceless influencers struggle to build emotional connection organically.
• This statement is correct as the passage mentions that algorithmic distribution channels favor high engagement driven by emotional connection, which faceless accounts often struggle to generate organically.
• Statement B: Synthetic media tools are becoming more expensive.
• This statement is incorrect because the passage explicitly states that synthetic media tools are becoming cheaper and more accessible.
• Statement C: Faceless models are just a temporary gimmick.
• This statement is incorrect as the passage notes that the faceless model is cementing itself not as a temporary gimmick but as a permanent, scalable branch of digital marketing.

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

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Statement A: The faceless model eliminates digital privacy concerns.
• The passage states that the model "addresses increasing concerns regarding digital privacy," but it does not claim that it eliminates them entirely. In reading comprehension, absolute terms like "eliminates" often make a statement incorrect unless explicitly stated. Therefore, Statement A is incorrect.
• Statement B: Faceless influencers can operate like media agencies.
• The passage explicitly mentions: "the absence of an individual persona allows these channels to operate more like media agencies rather than personal blogs." Therefore, Statement B is correct.
• Statement C: The faceless influence model adds emotional connection with the audience.
• The passage states that "faceless accounts often struggle to generate [emotional connection] organically" and that building trust is "significantly harder when audiences cannot see a human face." Thus, the model does not add emotional connection; it lacks it. Therefore, Statement C is incorrect.
• Since both Statement A and Statement C are incorrect based on the passage, the correct option is A and C.

Therefore, the correct answer is: A and C.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e., Area.

Key Points

• The word "space" in the context of the passage refers to a particular field, domain, or sector of activity within an economy or industry. (क्षेत्र)
• Example: The company is trying to carve out a unique space for itself in the competitive smartphone market.
• "Area" refers to a particular subject, range of activity, or a distinct part of a larger field or industry, which matches the contextual meaning of 'space' used in the text. (क्षेत्र)
• Example: Digital marketing is an area of business that has seen rapid growth over the last decade.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'space' in this context is 'area'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Area.

Additional Information

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

• Vacuum (शून्य/खालीपन): A space entirely devoid of matter or a gap left by the absence of something.
• Example: The sudden resignation of the CEO left a leadership vacuum in the organization.
• Contraction (संकुचन): The process of becoming smaller or decreasing in size.
• Example: The economy experienced a sharp contraction during the global pandemic.
• Chaos (अराजकता): A state of complete confusion and disorder.
• Example: The heavy snowfall caused total chaos on the city's highways.
• Disarray (अव्यवस्था): A state of disorganization or untidiness.
• Example: The office was in a state of disarray after the files were moved.

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e., Premature.

Key Points

• The word "early" refers to happening or done before the usual or expected time, or occurring at the beginning of a particular period or sequence. (शुरुआती)
• Example: The early stages of the startup required a lot of hard work and long hours.
• "Premature" refers to something occurring or done before the usual or proper time; it is often used to describe something that happens too soon or in the initial phases. (असामयिक/समय से पूर्व)
• Example: The premature end of the negotiations surprised everyone involved in the deal.
• Hence, we can infer that the word similar in meaning to 'early' in this context is 'premature'.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Premature.

Additional Information

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

• Delayed (विलंबित): To make someone or something late or slow.
• Example: The train was delayed by two hours due to technical issues on the tracks.
• Later (बाद में): At a time in the future or after the time you have mentioned.
• Example: I will finish the report now and send the email later this evening.
• Antiquated (पुराना/अप्रचलित): Old-fashioned or no longer suitable for modern conditions.
• Example: The factory still uses antiquated machinery that breaks down frequently.
• Belated (देर से आया हुआ): Coming or happening later than should have been the case.
• Example: He sent a belated apology for missing the meeting last week.

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e., Neglect.

Key Points

• The word "cultivate" means to try to acquire or develop a quality, sentiment, or skill; it also refers to the act of fostering the growth of something. (विकसित करना / बढ़ावा देना)
• Example: The company worked hard to cultivate a positive relationship with its local community.
• "Neglect" refers to the act of failing to care for properly or failing to do something that should be done; it is the opposite of nurturing or developing something. (उपेक्षा करना / ध्यान न देना)
• Example: If you neglect your studies, your grades will eventually suffer.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'cultivate' is 'neglect'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Neglect.

Additional Information

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

• Develop (विकसित करना): To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
• Example: The startup is looking to develop new software for data analysis.
• Foster (प्रोत्साहित करना): To encourage or promote the development of something, typically something regarded as good.
• Example: The teacher tried to foster a sense of curiosity in her students.
• Nurture (पोषण करना): To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
• Example: It is important to nurture young talent in the sports industry.
• Promote (बढ़ावा देना): To support or encourage the progress or existence of something.
• Example: The campaign aims to promote healthy eating habits among children.