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The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary error in the sentence is the omission of the definite article "The" before the noun phrase "lower class."
• When referring to specific social strata or collective groups (like lower, middle, or upper class), the definite article is required to denote the group as a whole.
• The correct phrase should be "The lower class," which provides parallel structure with "the upper class" mentioned later in the sentence.
• Thus, the error is located in part A of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is A.

Correct Sentence: "The lower class being poor was not a problem for the upper class."

Additional Information

• B: "being poor was" – This part is correct; the gerund phrase acts as the subject, and the singular verb "was" is appropriate.
• C: "not a problem" – This is a standard idiomatic expression and is grammatically correct.
• D: "for the upper class." – This part is correct and demonstrates the proper use of the definite article "the" before a social class.
• No error – This option is incorrect because the lack of an article in part A constitutes a grammatical error.

The Correct answer is Option B

• The error is B part of the sentence.
• In the given sentence word north is giving additional information 'regarding half of the country'
• Hence adverb form of North needs to be used, here North is to be replaced with 'Northern'

Correct answer - Their most significant gains have been in the northern half of the country, a traditional stronghold of the U.S.­ allied warlords who helped defeat them in 2001*.***

The Correct answer is Option A

• Error is in part one of the sentence, use of 'ostensible' is incorrect.
• In the given statement it should in the form of adverb.
• Hence 'Ostensible' should be replaced with 'ostensibly'.

Correct answer - Mr. Rawat quit on Friday evening ostensibly on being unable to get elected to the Uttarakhand Assembly within the constitutionally stipulated deadline of six months from the date he took over.

The correct answer is '(B)'.

Key Points

Reading the sentence we find that:

• The plural tooths used in part B is incorrect.
• The correct plural form of tooth is teeth.

The correct sentence will be: He knocked out four teeth of his assailant with a single punch that night.

Additional Information

• Certain nouns become plural by changing their vowels. 
• For e.g., - Foot/feet, goose/geese, tooth/teeth

The Correct answer is option A

Key Points

• Error is in part A of the sentence.
• The word 'alleged' is giving additional information regarding 'impersonating civic body officials'
• Here we need to use the adverb of 'Alleged' i.e 'Allegedly'

Correct answer - Three men were arrested for allegedly impersonating civic body officials and extorting money from shopkeepers in east Delhi’s Mansarovar Park, the police said on Sunday.

The correct answer is 'vacum '.

Key Points

• The word 'vacum' has been incorrectly spelled in the given sentence.
• The correct spelling and its meaning has been listed below - 
• vacuum -  a space or container from which the air has been completely or partly removed. A 'vacuum cleaner' is an electrical apparatus that by means of suction collects dust and small particles from floors and other surfaces.
• Example - There is no such thing really as a vacuum, any more than there are atoms or ultimate indivisible particles.

​​                           You'll have to do a lot more stooping when you use an upright vacuum cleaner.

Additional Information

The following are the meanings of the other highlighted words in the given sentence - 

• particles - the least possible amount.
• receptacle - a hollow object used to contain something.
• process -   a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

The correct answer is 'B'.

Key Points

• The emboldened words are explained in detail as follows:
• Retail: To sell (goods, commodities, etc) to the public in small proportions.
• Alike: Similar to each other.
• Likely: Probably, Mostly, Most of the time, Almost definite.
• Leadership: The set of characteristics that make a good leader.
• Summit: Conclave, A large gathering of people for an event.
• Thus, after understanding the meanings we can say that the word 'alike' is inappropriate as per context of the given sentence and must be replaced with the word 'likely' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct Sentence: Retail inflation likely eased below 7% in October, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Saturday, in conversation with R Sukumar, editor-in-chief, Hindustan Times at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2022.

The correct answer is 'B.'

Key Points

• Let us explore the options:-
• 'Amendments' means Minor changes or additions designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
• 'Privilaged': There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• ​The correct spelling is 'Privileged' means Having special rights, advantages, or immunities.
• 'Exceptionalism' means The belief that something is exceptional.
• 'Individual' means Single; separate.
• 'Continuing' means Without a break in continuity; ongoing.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct Sentence: In 2021, the JPC suggested multiple amendments to its re-worded Data Protection Bill, 2021, which privileged state exceptionalism over individual privacy, while continuing to strictly regulate corporate action.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'Privileged' are "Fortunate, Special, Elite".
• Example of 'Privileged' in a sentence:
• She had privileged access to the files.

The correct answer is ​exhast.

Key Points

• In the sentence, out of all the bold parts 'exhast' is the word that has no meaning.
• So, 'exhast' is incorrectly spelt word.
• The correct spelling is 'exhaust' which means make (someone) feel very tired.

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Additional Information

• Let us know the meanings of other words:
• moderate - kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense
• beneficial - resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.
• stress - pressure or tension exerted on a material object.

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So, the correct sentence is - While a moderate amount of stress can be beneficial, too much stress can exhaust you.

The correct answer is 'Ample.'

Key Points

• The word 'Limited' means Restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short.
• Example: She has limited mobility in her arms.
• Let's look at the meaning of the given options:-
• Determinate - Having exact and discernible limits or forms.
• Example: We know that authors work within determinate social and cultural conditions*.*
• Defined - Having a definite outline or specification; precisely marked or stated.
• Example: They have to play inside the​ defined boundaries.
• Restricted - Limited in extent, number, scope, or action.
• Example: Admission is restricted to members only.
• Circumscribed - To restrict something within limits.
• Example: His activities have been severely circumscribed since his illness.
• Ample - Enough or more than enough; plentiful.
• Example: There'll be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.

Additional Information

• The antonyms of the word 'Limited' are "Ample, Indefinite, Infinite".
• The synonyms of the word 'Limited' are "Determinate, Defined, Restricted".