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The correct answer is 'B' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the second part of the given sentence, the use of the noun 'irrelevance' is incorrect.
• The noun 'irrelevance' means the quality or state of not having anything to do with the matter at hand. (अप्रासंगिकता, असंबद्घता)
• The adverb 'strictly' indicates that an adjective should be followed.
• Therefore, the adjective 'irrelevant' should be used in place of the noun 'irrelevance'.
• The adjective 'irrelevant' means not connected with something or important to it. (किसी वस्‍तु से असंबद्घ या उसके लिए महत्वहीन, अप्रासंगिक, असंबद्घ)
• Therefore, the adjective 'irrelevant' should be used in place of the noun 'irrelevance'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence: The matter is strictly irrelevant at this point in the proceedings.

The correct answer is 'A' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the first part of the given sentence, the use of the plural form of the verb 'were' is incorrect.
• Collective nouns which refer to a group of people or things can take either a singular verb or a plural one depending on the meaning that is being implied.
• If the collective noun is taken to represent the group as one whole (here, The audience), then the singular form of the verb is used.
• Example: The audience was cheering the performer.
• The singular form of the verb "was" should be used with the singular subject 'The audience'.
• Therefore, the singular form of the verb 'was' should be used in place of the plural form 'were'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: The audience was becoming restive as they waited for the performance to begin.

Additional Information

• If individual members are implied, then the verb takes the plural form.
• Example: When the play ended, the audience were reluctant to leave.

The correct answer is 'A' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the first part of the given sentence, the use of the simple present tense 'goes' is incorrect.
• We use the simple present tense when an action is happening right now, or when it happens regularly.
• The simple present tense is formed by using the root form or by adding ‑s or ‑es to the end.
• The given sentence is talking about a future action that we know will be done in the next term.
• When we speak of a future action that we know will be done, in this case, we must mention the time (here, next term) in which we will complete the action.
• We use the present continuous tense when an action or condition is happening now, frequently, and may continue into the future.
• The present continuous formula: to be (am, is, are) + verb (the present participle).
• Therefore, the present continuous tense ''is going'' should be used in place of the simple present tense 'goes'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: Rahul is going to a new school next term.

Additional Information

• Like the simple present tense, the present continuous tense is also generally used to talk about an action that is taking place in the present, the only difference is that it denotes an action that is continuing to happen or progressing at the current moment.

The correct answer is 'B' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the second part of the given sentence, the use of the adverb 'further' is incorrect.
• The adverb 'further' means 'something additional'. (कुछ या कोई और; इससे अधिक)
• The use of the word 'from' in the sentence indicates the distance between two places.
• Therefore, the adverb 'farther' should be used in place of the adverb 'further'.
• The adverb 'farther' means 'at a greater distance'. (अधिक दूरी पर)

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence: Rome is farther from London than Paris is.

Additional Information

• 'Farther' can be used as an adjective and an adverb. It’s used to mean 'at a greater distance,' whether literally or figuratively.
• 'Further' may be used in a similar way to mean “at a greater distance” (though “farther” is more common).

The correct answer is 'C' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the third part of the given sentence, the use of the singular form of the verb 'is' is incorrect.
• If two subjects (here, they and their instructor) are joined with the help of words like along with, with, in addition to, besides, as well as, no less than, nothing, unlike, etc., then the verb should agree with the first subject.
• The first subject 'They' in the sentence is a plural subject therefore the plural form of the verb 'are' should be used in the third part.
• Therefore, the plural form of the verb 'are' should be used in place of the singular form of the verb 'is'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence: They along with their instructor are going to visit Bhutan.

Additional Information

• Subjects and verbs must agree with one another in number (singular or plural).
• Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
• Ascend: to move upward, to rise from a lower station; to climb or go up.
• Now, let's examine the given sentences:
• Sentence A: The hiker stopped to rest before he continued to ascend the steep mountain.
• This sentence correctly uses the word "ascend" to describe the hiker climbing up the mountain.
• Sentence B: As the sun began to ascend, the valley was bathed in a golden light.
• This sentence correctly uses the word "ascend" to describe the sun rising in the sky.
• Sentence C: She decided to ascend her old clothes by donating them to charity.
• This sentence incorrectly uses the word "ascend" as it does not fit the context of donating clothes to charity.
• So, sentences A and B correctly use the word "ascend" to illustrate different contexts of moving upward or rising.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Both A & B."

The correct answer is 'ethical'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses principles and moral or ethical problems in a business environment.
• The appropriate adjective should indicate something related to principles and morality.
• "Ethical" (नैतिक) fits well as it pertains to moral principles, which aligns with the context.
• Other options ("practical", "social", "analytical", "political") do not fit the context of describing moral principles and ethical problems.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Passage: Business ethics (also known as Corporate ethics) is a form of applied ethics or professional ethics that examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that arise in a (2) environment. It applies to all aspects of business conduct and is relevant to the conduct of individuals and business organisations as a whole. (Wikipedia) Most people agree that high ethical standards (3) both businesses and individuals to conform to sound moral __(4). However, some special aspects must be considered when applying ethics to business. To survive, businesses must make a __(5). If profits are realised by misconduct then the life of the business may be short-lived. The business must balance their desires for profits against the needs and desires of society. Maintaining this balance can be difficult. To help with this, society has developed rules – both legal and implicit – to guide the business in their efforts to earn __(6)_in ways that will not harm individuals or society as a whole. (Ferrell, Fraedrich, Ferrell, 2002.)

Additional Information

• Practical (व्यावहारिक): "Practical" means useful and sensible, which does not quite fit the context of discussing moral principles.
• Social (सामाजिक): "Social" means relating to society or its organization, which does not directly align with moral or ethical principles.
• Analytical (विश्लेषणात्मक): "Analytical" means involving detailed examination, which does not correspond with the focus on ethical principles.
• Political (राजनीतिक): "Political" means relating to government or public affairs, which is not relevant to moral or ethical principles in a business context.

The correct answer is 'business'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses principles and moral or ethical problems in a specific kind of environment.
• The appropriate noun should indicate the type of environment where business ethics is relevant.
• "Business"(व्यापार) fits well as it directly refers to the environment related to business operations.
• Other options ("cheerful", "sad", "bad", "good") do not fit the context of describing the specific environment where ethical principles are applied.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Passage: Business ethics (also known as Corporate ethics) is a form of applied ethics or professional ethics that examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that arise in a business environment. It applies to all aspects of business conduct and is relevant to the conduct of individuals and business organisations as a whole. (Wikipedia) Most people agree that high ethical standards (3) both businesses and individuals to conform to sound moral __(4). However, some special aspects must be considered when applying ethics to business. To survive, businesses must make a __(5). If profits are realised by misconduct then the life of the business may be short-lived. The business must balance their desires for profits against the needs and desires of society. Maintaining this balance can be difficult. To help with this, society has developed rules – both legal and implicit – to guide the business in their efforts to earn __(6)in ways that will not harm individuals or society as a whole. (Ferrell, Fraedrich, Ferrell, 2002.)

Additional Information

• Cheerful (प्रसन्न): "Cheerful" means happy and optimistic, which does not fit the context of describing a type of environment.
• Sad (दुखद): "Sad" means unhappy, which does not align with describing a specific type of environment related to business.
• Bad (खराब): "Bad" means of poor quality or low standard, which does not correspond with the context of an environment for business ethics.
• Good (अच्छा): "Good" means having the desired qualities, which is too general and does not specify a type of environment.

The correct answer is 'require'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses the necessity of high ethical standards for both businesses and individuals.
• The appropriate verb should indicate a need or obligation for businesses and individuals.
• "Require" (ज़रूरत होना) fits well as it means to need or to be essential, which aligns with the context of high ethical standards being essential for conformity to moral standards.
• Other options ("business", "contains", "include", "produce") do not fit the context of indicating a necessity or obligation.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 5'.

Complete Passage: Business ethics (also known as Corporate ethics) is a form of applied ethics or professional ethics that examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that arise in a business environment. It applies to all aspects of business conduct and is relevant to the conduct of individuals and business organisations as a whole. (Wikipedia) Most people agree that high ethical standards require both businesses and individuals to conform to sound moral __(4). However, some special aspects must be considered when applying ethics to business. To survive, businesses must make a __(5). If profits are realised by misconduct then the life of the business may be short-lived. The business must balance their desires for profits against the needs and desires of society. Maintaining this balance can be difficult. To help with this, society has developed rules – both legal and implicit – to guide the business in their efforts to earn __(6)_in ways that will not harm individuals or society as a whole. (Ferrell, Fraedrich, Ferrell, 2002.)

Additional Information

• Business (व्यापार): "Business" is a noun and does not fit as a verb in the context of indicating a necessity.
• Contains (शामिल करना): "Contains" means to hold or include within, which does not imply necessity or requirement.
• Include (शामिल करना): "Include" means to comprise or contain as part of a whole, which does not imply necessity or requirement.
• Produce (उत्पन्न करना): "Produce" means to generate, which does not indicate necessity or obligation.

The correct answer is 'standards'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses high ethical standards and their role in encouraging conformity to moral guidelines.
• The appropriate noun should indicate the expected level of conduct or guidelines that high ethical standards require.
• "Standards" (मानक) fits well as it refers to the level or quality of conduct that businesses and individuals should conform to.
• Other options ("principles", "ethics", "value, "education") do not fit the context of specifying the expected guidelines or level.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Passage: Business ethics (also known as Corporate ethics) is a form of applied ethics or professional ethics that examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that arise in a business environment. It applies to all aspects of business conduct and is relevant to the conduct of individuals and business organisations as a whole. (Wikipedia) Most people agree that high ethical standards require both businesses and individuals to conform to sound moral standards*. However, some special aspects must be considered when applying ethics to business. To survive, businesses must make a* __(5). If profits are realised by misconduct then the life of the business may be short-lived. The business must balance their desires for profits against the needs and desires of society. Maintaining this balance can be difficult. To help with this, society has developed rules – both legal and implicit – to guide the business in their efforts to earn __(6)in ways that will not harm individuals or society as a whole. (Ferrell, Fraedrich, Ferrell, 2002.)

Additional Information

• Principles (सिद्धांत): "Principles" refers to fundamental truths or propositions, which does not directly indicate the expected level of conduct.
• Ethics (नैतिकता): "Ethics" means moral principles, which is too broad in this context and does not specify the expected level of conduct.
• Value (मूल्य): "Value" can refer to the importance, worth, or usefulness of something, but it is too general for the context of specifying guidelines.
• Education (शिक्षा): "Education" means the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, which is not relevant to the context of moral guidelines.