Section A: Grammar Error Correction
Directions for Questions 1–25
Each sentence has been divided into three parts: (A), (B), and (C). Identify the part containing a grammatical error. Choose (D) No error when the sentence is correct.
1.
The High Court restrained the Election Commission (A) / from notifying the byelections (B) / until the pending petitions was disposed of. (C) / No error (D)
2.
The government admitted that E20 fuel (A) / may reduce fuel economy (B) / by 3% to 5% in some vehicles. (C) / No error (D)
3.
Neither the Minister nor the officials (A) / was willing to explain (B) / why the mobility card had failed. (C) / No error (D)
4.
The councillors, along with their supporters, (A) / has joined the ruling party (B) / after leaving the breakaway faction. (C) / No error (D)
5.
The architect was asked (A) / to explain whether there were (B) / any defect in the sanctioned building plan. (C) / No error (D)
6.
The Chief Minister urged the Union Minister (A) / to declare Mandi Road as a National Highway (B) / and entrust its development to the NHAI. (C) / No error (D)
7.
One of the five suspects (A) / were arrested (B) / during an overnight police raid. (C) / No error (D)
8.
The police allegedly used excessive force (A) / against the protesters (B) / during the demonstration. (C) / No error (D)
9.
The body was recovered (A) / nearly 2 kilometres away (B) / from where the disaster had occurred. (C) / No error (D)
10.
The task force will monitor defamatory posts (A) / and take legal action (B) / against those who spreads misinformation. (C) / No error (D)
11.
The authority cited logistical challenges (A) / as the reason for seek (B) / an extension of the election deadline. (C) / No error (D)
12.
Each of the southern States (A) / have agreed to appoint (B) / a senior nodal officer. (C) / No error (D)
13.
The Minister cautioned medical-shop owners (A) / against dispensing medicines (B) / without a valid prescription. (C) / No error (D)
14.
The number of unverified electoral forms (A) / have increased (B) / during the revision exercise. (C) / No error (D)
15.
The conservation body approved (A) / four projects aimed at protecting (B) / threatened animal species across India. (C) / No error (D)
16.
The agency attached properties (A) / which were allegedly acquired (B) / through the proceeds of crime. (C) / No error (D)
17.
The protesters demanded (A) / an increase in the rehabilitation package (B) / and better compensation for displaced families. (C) / No error (D)
18.
The film was removed from the platform (A) / because officials feared that it could (B) / inflame public passions. (C) / No error (D)
19.
There is many reasons (A) / why a sudden ban (B) / may prove counterproductive. (C) / No error (D)
20.
The candidate withdrew (A) / his nomination papers (B) / citing family reasons. (C) / No error (D)
21.
The High Court rejected the petition (A) / seeking suspension of the conviction (B) / but had earlier stayed the sentence. (C) / No error (D)
22.
The pharmaceutical company plans to undertake (A) / manufacturing operations (B) / in Indonesia. (C) / No error (D)
23.
Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes (A) / attracted a large amount of investors (B) / during June. (C) / No error (D)
24.
The committee recommended that high functionaries (A) / be suspended rather than removed (B) / while they remain in custody. (C) / No error (D)
25.
Hardly had the rescue teams reached the site (A) / when heavy rainfall (B) / disrupted the operation. (C) / No error (D)
Section B: Synonyms
Directions for Questions 26–45
Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the given word.
26. Anomalous
A) Common
B) Unusual
C) Legal
D) Temporary
27. Adjudication
A) Public accusation
B) Political campaign
C) Judicial decision
D) Sudden postponement
28. Restrained
A) Encouraged
B) Prevented
C) Informed
D) Rewarded
29. Adequately
A) Sufficiently
B) Secretly
C) Rarely
D) Carelessly
30. Compensate
A) Criticise publicly
B) Remove completely
C) Make up for a loss
D) Delay unnecessarily
31. Contended
A) Surrendered
B) Argued
C) Celebrated
D) Ignored
32. Counterpart
A) Political opponent
B) Junior employee
C) Unknown visitor
D) Equivalent person or position
33. Dissemination
A) Spreading of information
B) Prevention of discussion
C) Destruction of evidence
D) Judicial investigation
34. Disillusionment
A) Great excitement
B) Physical exhaustion
C) Loss of faith or disappointment
D) Financial prosperity
35. Empanelled
A) Permanently dismissed
B) Officially approved or listed
C) Secretly questioned
D) Temporarily imprisoned
36. Ascertain
A) Conceal
B) Reject
C) Postpone
D) Determine
37. Streamline
A) Make more efficient
B) Make more expensive
C) Stop permanently
D) Examine secretly
38. Facilitate
A) Complicate
B) Prohibit
C) Make easier
D) Criticise
39. Inculcate
A) Remove completely
B) Instil gradually
C) Challenge publicly
D) Observe silently
40. Miffed
A) Delighted
B) Confused
C) Frightened
D) Annoyed
41. Reluctance
A) Unwillingness
B) Courage
C) Determination
D) Approval
42. Exuded
A) Prevented
B) Concealed
C) Displayed
D) Collected
43. Marginalised
A) Highly privileged
B) Socially disadvantaged
C) Financially secure
D) Politically dominant
44. Mitigate
A) Intensify
B) Announce
C) Examine
D) Reduce the severity
45. Robust
A) Strong
B) Fragile
C) Uncertain
D) Temporary
Section C: Antonyms
Directions for Questions 46–60
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
46. Transparent
A) Accountable
B) Visible
C) Opaque
D) Honest
47. Cordial
A) Friendly
B) Hostile
C) Formal
D) Helpful
48. Uninterrupted
A) Continuous
B) Regular
C) Smooth
D) Interrupted
49. Excessive
A) Moderate
B) Enormous
C) Extreme
D) Unreasonable
50. Genuine
A) Authentic
B) Sincere
C) Fake
D) Reliable
51. Convicted
A) Accused
B) Acquitted
C) Arrested
D) Questioned
52. Eligible
A) Qualified
B) Suitable
C) Capable
D) Ineligible
53. Escalate
A) Reduce
B) Intensify
C) Expand
D) Worsen
54. Consensus
A) Agreement
B) Unity
C) Disagreement
D) Approval
55. Counterproductive
A) Harmful
B) Beneficial
C) Ineffective
D) Obstructive
56. Defamatory
A) Insulting
B) Offensive
C) Damaging
D) Laudatory
57. Permanent
A) Temporary
B) Stable
C) Lasting
D) Continuous
58. Mandatory
A) Essential
B) Compulsory
C) Optional
D) Binding
59. Intensive
A) Thorough
B) Superficial
C) Detailed
D) Concentrated
60. Strengthen
A) Reinforce
B) Support
C) Improve
D) Weaken
Section D: Cloze Tests
Cloze Test 1
Directions for Questions 61–65
Choose the most appropriate word to complete each blank.
The Madras High Court (61) the Election Commission from notifying byelections in five Assembly constituencies until July 31. The court acted on a public interest petition which (62) that holding elections before the pending election petitions were decided could create an (63) situation. The respondents were given time to file their (64), while the election petitions remained pending (65).
61.
A) Restrained
B) Persuaded
C) Assisted
D) Permitted
62.
A) Celebrated
B) Contended
C) Concealed
D) Confirmed
63.
A) Ordinary
B) Transparent
C) Anomalous
D) Beneficial
64.
A) Manifestos
B) Ordinances
C) Verdicts
D) Counter-affidavits
65.
A) Adjudication
B) Migration
C) Celebration
D) Nomination
Cloze Test 2
Directions for Questions 66–70
The government acknowledged that E20 fuel could cause a small (66) in the fuel economy of some vehicles. E20 is a (67) fuel containing petrol and ethanol. The government stated that farmers had to be compensated (68), which could increase production costs when crude-oil prices fell. It also claimed that the fuel offered faster (69) and could reduce lifecycle carbon (70).
66.
A) Expansion
B) Reduction
C) Recovery
D) Improvement
67.
A) Polluted
B) Imported
C) Frozen
D) Blended
68.
A) Accidentally
B) Partially
C) Adequately
D) Rarely
69.
A) Combustion
B) Migration
C) Litigation
D) Revision
70.
A) Appointments
B) Emissions
C) Elections
D) Petitions
Cloze Test 3
Directions for Questions 71–75
Southern States decided to establish a permanent inter-State coordination (71) to strengthen anti-drug (72). Each State and central agency would appoint a senior (73) officer for intelligence-sharing and joint operations. Officials also discussed the new methods adopted by drug (74), including online transactions and courier services. Medical-shop owners were cautioned against (75) medicines without prescriptions.
71.
A) Nomination
B) Advertisement
C) Mechanism
D) Protest
72.
A) Surveillance
B) Celebration
C) Irrigation
D) Transportation
73.
A) Judicial
B) Seasonal
C) Financial
D) Nodal
74.
A) Legislators
B) Traffickers
C) Architects
D) Pensioners
75.
A) Manufacturing
B) Protesting
C) Dispensing
D) Revising
Cloze Test 4
Directions for Questions 76–80
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet directed the police to (76) a dedicated task force to monitor objectionable online content. Ministers expressed concern over (77) campaigns and the spread of (78) on social-media platforms. They stated that freedom of expression must be respected, but unlawful content would not be (79). Technical experts could also be recruited to strengthen the task force’s cybercrime (80).
76.
A) Constitute
B) Dissolve
C) Postpone
D) Abandon
77.
A) Constructive
B) Educational
C) Agricultural
D) Defamatory
78.
A) Rehabilitation
B) Misinformation
C) Compensation
D) Conservation
79.
A) Manufactured
B) Circulated
C) Tolerated
D) Improved
80.
A) Capabilities
B) Vacancies
C) Constituencies
D) Affidavits
Section E: Para Jumbles
Directions for Questions 81–100
Four sentences marked P, Q, R and S are given in a jumbled order. Choose the option that gives the correct sequence.
81.
P. The elected representatives had resigned, but their victories were still under challenge.
Q. A petitioner argued that immediate byelections could produce an anomalous situation.
R. The Madras High Court considered this concern.
S. It therefore restrained the Election Commission from issuing notifications until July 31.
A) QPRS
B) PQRS
C) PRQS
D) RQPS
82.
P. The Ministry admitted that some vehicles might experience a reduction in mileage.
Q. Critics had questioned why E20 was not cheaper than petrol with a lower ethanol content.
R. It explained that adequate compensation to farmers increased the fuel’s production cost.
S. It also cited higher octane ratings and lower lifecycle carbon emissions as advantages.
A) QPRS
B) PQSR
C) PQRS
D) RQSP
83.
P. An under-construction building in Rohini collapsed and killed three people.
Q. The Municipal Corporation subsequently issued a show-cause notice to the architect.
R. The architect had sanctioned the plan through the self-certification procedure.
S. Officials are now investigating whether a structural defect caused the collapse.
A) PRQS
B) QPRS
C) PQRS
D) RPSQ
84.
P. Paper pink tickets for women commuters would remain valid only until July 31.
Q. From August 1, the Saheli mobility card would become the sole mode for free travel.
R. Commuters, however, reported exclusion and operational difficulties.
S. The Minister said the card-based system would improve transparency and beneficiary management.
A) PQRS
B) PQSR
C) QSPR
D) PSQR
85.
P. The road links the Mehrauli-Gurugram Road with the Gurugram-Faridabad Road.
Q. The Chief Minister described Mandi Road as a strategic transport corridor.
R. She urged the Centre to bring it under the National Highways Authority of India.
S. According to her, integrated development would improve connectivity and travel.
A) PQRS
B) QRPS
C) QPRS
D) RQSP
86.
P. The Punjab Congress in-charge held discussions with several party leaders.
Q. Leaders belonging to the Channi camp were initially reluctant to meet him.
R. They later agreed to hold a meeting and present the workers’ sentiments.
S. Senior leaders said their differences of opinion would be communicated during the meeting.
A) QPRS
B) PRQS
C) RQPS
D) PQRS
87.
P. Mob violence erupted following the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl.
Q. The police arrested several suspects in connection with the violence.
R. The death of an accused in a police encounter then generated controversy.
S. Civil-rights organisations demanded an independent judicial investigation.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) PRSQ
D) RPSQ
88.
P. The murder of a Dalit student in Meerut led to public protests.
Q. The demonstrations later turned violent and several police personnel were injured.
R. Mayawati urged marginalised groups to pursue justice through constitutional means.
S. The NHRC subsequently issued notices over allegations of excessive police force.
A) QPRS
B) PQRS
C) PRQS
D) RQPS
89.
P. The Assam government proposed an amendment to its service rules.
Q. Under the proposal, a government employee practising polygamy could face dismissal.
R. A male practising polygamy could also become ineligible for welfare benefits.
S. The Minister linked these measures to women’s empowerment and gender justice.
A) PRQS
B) QPRS
C) PQRS
D) RSPQ
90.
P. The Enforcement Directorate attached properties worth approximately ₹940.77 crore.
Q. This raised the total value of attached, seized or frozen assets to nearly ₹3,800 crore.
R. The agency said the betting syndicate operated through a franchise-based network from abroad.
S. The network allegedly generated proceeds of more than ₹450 crore every month.
A) QPRS
B) PRQS
C) RQPS
D) PQRS
91.
P. Tribal women launched a symbolic protest near the Ken-Betwa project area.
Q. They demanded higher compensation and an improved rehabilitation package.
R. Officials claimed that many protesters were affected by two other irrigation projects.
S. Environmentalists also raised concerns about displacement, ecology and wildlife.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) PRSQ
D) RQPS
92.
P. The Supreme Court had set August 31 as the deadline for Bengaluru civic elections.
Q. The Greater Bengaluru Authority sought an extension of the deadline until December 31.
R. It said thousands of employees were engaged in the intensive revision of electoral rolls.
S. The overlap of the two exercises, it argued, created severe logistical challenges.
A) PRQS
B) PQRS
C) QPRS
D) RSPQ
93.
P. Southern States agreed to create a permanent anti-drug coordination mechanism.
Q. Each State and central agency would appoint a senior nodal officer.
R. These officers would coordinate intelligence-sharing and joint operations.
S. The meeting also examined new techniques used by drug traffickers.
A) QPRS
B) PRQS
C) PQRS
D) RQSP
94.
P. A debris slip occurred near the entrance of an under-construction tunnel in Wayanad.
Q. Rescue teams later recovered a seventh body from the disaster area.
R. Only one person was then reported missing.
S. Special equipment, heavy machines and sniffer dogs were deployed in the final search phase.
A) QPRS
B) PRSQ
C) RQPS
D) PQRS
95.
P. The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet discussed the growing misuse of social media.
Q. The Chief Minister directed the police to establish a dedicated task force.
R. An Inspector General-rank officer would supervise cybercrime-related action.
S. External experts could also be recruited to improve technical capabilities.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) PRQS
D) RQPS
96.
P. Booth-level officers verified approximately 66.66 lakh electoral forms in Telangana.
Q. More than 20 lakh electors were found to be unmapped or associated with anomalies.
R. Consequently, nearly 30% of the electorate could face closer scrutiny.
S. The BRS urged officials to use Aadhaar-enabled verification and artificial intelligence.
A) PRQS
B) PQRS
C) QPRS
D) RSPQ
97.
P. The CAMPA governing body approved four new conservation projects.
Q. They cover river dolphins, snow leopards, wild water buffaloes and Indian rhinoceroses.
R. The snow-leopard project includes a second cycle of population estimation.
S. These projects focus on conservation and recovery action plans.
A) PQSR
B) PSQR
C) SPQR
D) PRSQ
98.
P. Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes received inflows of ₹28,973 crore in June.
Q. This represented a rise of 26.5% over the previous month.
R. Easing geopolitical tensions and strong retail participation supported the increase.
S. Monthly contributions through systematic investment plans also increased.
A) QPRS
B) PRQS
C) PQRS
D) RQSP
99.
P. NMDC reduced the price of iron-ore lumps by ₹250 per tonne.
Q. The revised prices became effective on July 10.
R. The announced rates excluded royalty, GST, cess and other charges.
S. It was the company’s fourth price revision in four months.
A) QPRS
B) PRQS
C) RQPS
D) PQRS
100.
P. Aurobindo Pharma announced the incorporation of a new company in Indonesia.
Q. The Indonesian authorities approved the company on July 9.
R. Its objective is to undertake pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in the country.
S. The company was incorporated through a wholly owned step-down subsidiary.
A) PSQR
B) PQSR
C) SPQR
D) PRQS