Section A: Grammar Error Correction
Directions for Questions 1–20
Each sentence is divided into parts (A), (B), and (C). Identify the part containing the grammatical error. Select (D) No error when the sentence is grammatically correct.
1.
The parliamentary committee recommended (A) / that officers remaining in custody (B) / are suspended rather than removed. (C) / No error (D)
2.
Neither the district officials nor the Collector (A) / were prepared (B) / to accept the allegation. (C) / No error (D)
3.
The number of provisional attachments (A) / have increased (B) / during the investigation. (C) / No error (D)
4.
The rescue personnel succeeded (A) / in locating the missing worker (B) / despite the adverse weather conditions. (C) / No error (D)
5.
Every one of the enumeration forms (A) / were checked (B) / by a booth-level officer. (C) / No error (D)
6.
The authority requested the Supreme Court (A) / to extend the election deadline by four months (B) / because of severe logistical constraints. (C) / No error (D)
7.
Medical-shop owners were cautioned (A) / against dispense prescription medicines (B) / without valid authorisation. (C) / No error (D)
8.
Had the sanctioned plan been independently verified (A) / the structural defect might (B) / have been detected earlier. (C) / No error (D)
9.
One of the civil-rights organisations (A) / have demanded (B) / an independent judicial inquiry. (C) / No error (D)
10.
The police is examining (A) / whether the encounter complied (B) / with the established guidelines. (C) / No error (D)
11.
The report not only identified misinformation (A) / but also recommended (B) / immediate corrective measures. (C) / No error (D)
12.
Any employee who practise polygamy (A) / may become liable (B) / for dismissal under the proposed rules. (C) / No error (D)
13.
The villagers demanded (A) / an increase of the rehabilitation package (B) / before ending their agitation. (C) / No error (D)
14.
The official denied (A) / to have ignored the warnings (B) / issued before the building collapsed. (C) / No error (D)
15.
Scarcely had the high-level meeting begun (A) / than the participants (B) / raised the issue of intelligence-sharing. (C) / No error (D)
16.
The information collected from the forms (A) / indicate that a large number of electors (B) / may face additional scrutiny. (C) / No error (D)
17.
The Chief Minister, along with senior officers, (A) / have written to the Union Minister (B) / seeking National Highway status for the road. (C) / No error (D)
18.
No sooner did the party announce its candidate (A) / when several local functionaries (B) / submitted their resignations. (C) / No error (D)
19.
The film was withdrawn from the platform (A) / lest it should inflame (B) / radical sentiments. (C) / No error (D)
20.
Each of the conservation projects (A) / focus on the recovery (B) / of a threatened species. (C) / No error (D)
Section B: Synonyms
Directions for Questions 21–35
Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the given word.
21. Veracity
A) Confusion
B) Truthfulness
C) Suspicion
D) Popularity
22. Defer
A) Accelerate
B) Abandon
C) Postpone
D) Approve
23. Exemption
A) Release from an obligation
B) Imposition of a penalty
C) Official accusation
D) Permanent employment
24. Citizen-centric
A) Controlled by private companies
B) Limited to government employees
C) Opposed to public participation
D) Focused on citizens’ needs
25. Faction
A) Judicial order
B) Group within a larger organisation
C) Public welfare scheme
D) Government department
26. Deformity
A) Improvement
B) Stability
C) Abnormality
D) Equality
27. Domicile
A) Permanent residence
B) Temporary journey
C) Government office
D) Legal document
28. Incumbent
A) Former office-holder
B) Political challenger
C) Newly appointed assistant
D) Current holder of a position
29. Exemplary
A) Ordinary and insignificant
B) Worthy of serving as an example
C) Difficult to understand
D) Legally questionable
30. Unwavering
A) Doubtful
B) Temporary
C) Steadfast
D) Flexible
31. Degradation
A) Deterioration
B) Restoration
C) Celebration
D) Expansion
32. Provisional
A) Permanent
B) Unlawful
C) Compulsory
D) Temporary
33. Extradition
A) Release of a prisoner without trial
B) Official surrender of an accused to another jurisdiction
C) Appointment of a foreign official
D) Cancellation of criminal proceedings
34. Apprehension
A) Confidence
B) Celebration
C) Anxiety
D) Approval
35. Commensurate
A) Proportionate
B) Excessive
C) Unrelated
D) Inadequate
Section C: Antonyms
Directions for Questions 36–50
Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
36. Impartial
A) Neutral
B) Fair
C) Objective
D) Biased
37. Stringent
A) Strict
B) Lenient
C) Binding
D) Severe
38. Indigenous
A) Native
B) Domestic
C) Foreign
D) Local
39. Voluntary
A) Compulsory
B) Willing
C) Optional
D) Intentional
40. Prominent
A) Famous
B) Distinguished
C) Noticeable
D) Obscure
41. Sufficient
A) Abundant
B) Inadequate
C) Adequate
D) Enough
42. Retain
A) Preserve
B) Hold
C) Discard
D) Maintain
43. Escalate
A) Subside
B) Intensify
C) Increase
D) Expand
44. Integrated
A) United
B) Coordinated
C) Combined
D) Fragmented
45. Legitimate
A) Valid
B) Unlawful
C) Genuine
D) Acceptable
46. Accessible
A) Available
B) Reachable
C) Unreachable
D) Approachable
47. Accountable
A) Responsible
B) Answerable
C) Transparent
D) Unaccountable
48. Viable
A) Impractical
B) Workable
C) Feasible
D) Sustainable
49. Preserve
A) Protect
B) Destroy
C) Maintain
D) Conserve
50. Refrain
A) Abstain
B) Avoid
C) Indulge
D) Resist
Section D: Reading Comprehension
Passage 1
During an intensive revision of electoral rolls, field officers visit households, compare current records with older voter lists and examine forms submitted by electors. Forms that cannot be matched with earlier records or contain inconsistencies are marked for further verification. Such marking does not automatically mean that a voter’s name will be deleted. It indicates that the elector may be required to clarify details concerning age, parentage or address.
Election officials argue that this exercise improves the accuracy of electoral rolls and helps detect duplicate or incorrect registrations. Critics, however, warn that hurried verification or inadequate communication may result in genuine voters being excluded. They therefore demand transparency, sufficient time and a fair opportunity for every elector to submit supporting documents.
51. What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A) To oppose all revisions of electoral rolls
B) To explain the verification process and the concerns surrounding it
C) To demand the immediate deletion of duplicate voters
D) To describe the duties of political parties during elections
52. The word “marked” in the passage most nearly means:
A) Rewarded
B) Removed permanently
C) Identified for review
D) Declared ineligible
53. Which statement is not necessarily true about a form marked for verification?
A) It may contain inconsistent information.
B) It may not match older electoral records.
C) The elector may be asked to clarify details.
D) The elector’s name has already been deleted.
54. What is the principal concern expressed by critics?
A) Genuine electors may be excluded.
B) Political parties may receive fewer votes.
C) Officers may refuse to visit households.
D) Older voter lists may be permanently destroyed.
55. Which word best describes the tone of the passage?
A) Humorous
B) Analytical
C) Celebratory
D) Aggressive
Passage 2
Several southern States decided to establish a permanent coordination mechanism to combat the movement and illegal sale of narcotic substances. Each State, along with central enforcement agencies, would appoint a senior nodal officer. These officers would exchange intelligence, plan joint operations and coordinate action across State borders.
Officials observed that drug traffickers had adopted new methods, including digital payments, courier networks and the misuse of food-delivery platforms. They also expressed concern about prescription medicines being diverted for illegal purposes. Medical-shop owners were therefore advised not to dispense restricted medicines without valid prescriptions.
The mechanism was designed not merely to respond to individual cases but to create continuous cooperation among agencies. Officials believed that drug networks often operated across different jurisdictions and could not be effectively controlled through isolated action.
56. What is the main objective of the permanent mechanism?
A) To improve intelligence-sharing and joint operations
B) To regulate food-delivery companies
C) To close all medical shops
D) To replace State police forces
57. The term “nodal officer” refers to:
A) A junior officer responsible only for paperwork
B) A judicial officer handling criminal trials
C) A designated officer responsible for coordination
D) A private individual employed by courier companies
58. Which emerging method used by traffickers is mentioned in the passage?
A) Agricultural exports
B) Misuse of delivery platforms
C) Public-election campaigns
D) Construction contracts
59. Why was a permanent mechanism considered necessary?
A) Medical shops refused to cooperate with courts.
B) State governments wanted to reduce police recruitment.
C) Individual drug cases were no longer punishable.
D) Drug networks frequently operated across State boundaries.
60. What were medical-shop owners advised to do?
A) Avoid dispensing restricted medicines without prescriptions
B) Stop selling all medicines
C) Report every customer to the police
D) Accept payments only in cash
Passage 3
A national conservation authority approved new programmes for river dolphins, snow leopards, wild water buffaloes and Indian rhinoceroses. These initiatives include scientific surveys, population estimates, habitat assessment and species-specific recovery plans. One programme will undertake another cycle of snow-leopard population estimation to determine whether earlier conservation measures have produced meaningful results.
Population estimates are important because conservation policies cannot rely solely on assumptions. Accurate data helps authorities identify regions where species are declining, determine threats to their habitats and allocate funds more effectively. However, experts point out that counting animals is only the beginning. Long-term protection also requires cooperation from local communities, control of illegal hunting and preservation of natural habitats.
61. What is the central focus of the passage?
A) Development of wildlife tourism
B) Relocation of local communities
C) Conservation and recovery of threatened species
D) Construction of new zoological parks
62. Which species will undergo another cycle of population estimation?
A) River dolphin
B) Snow leopard
C) Indian rhinoceros
D) Wild water buffalo
63. In the context of conservation, a “corpus” would most likely mean:
A) A fund set aside for a particular purpose
B) A list of endangered animals
C) A scientific method of counting animals
D) A legal prohibition on hunting
64. Why are scientific population estimates important?
A) They make wildlife tourism less expensive.
B) They eliminate the need for habitat protection.
C) They allow animals to be moved into cities.
D) They help authorities evaluate numbers and plan policies.
65. Which word best describes the passage?
A) Satirical
B) Emotional
C) Informative
D) Accusatory
Section E: Cloze Tests
Cloze Test 1
The municipal authority issued a (66) notice to the architect responsible for approving the plan of a building that later collapsed. The plan had been (67) under a procedure that permitted authorised architects to approve certain small projects. Officials wanted to (68) whether the sanctioned design contained any structural (69). The investigation would also examine whether all (70) standards had been followed.
66.
A) Show-cause
B) Celebration
C) Appointment
D) Migration
67.
A) Rejected
B) Postponed
C) Self-certified
D) Destroyed
68.
A) Conceal
B) Ascertain
C) Ignore
D) Assume
69.
A) Stability
B) Improvement
C) Efficiency
D) Deformity
70.
A) Prescribed
B) Accidental
C) Informal
D) Optional
Cloze Test 2
The removal of a film from an online platform generated considerable (71). Officials expressed the (72) that its portrayal of a violent period could (73) public passions. Supporters of the filmmakers argued that freedom of expression should be protected, while others maintained that no right was (74). Some observers warned that banning the film might prove (75), because the controversy could increase public curiosity.
71.
A) Rehabilitation
B) Controversy
C) Conservation
D) Extradition
72.
A) Celebration
B) Certainty
C) Approval
D) Apprehension
73.
A) Inflame
B) Mitigate
C) Suppress
D) Resolve
74.
A) Temporary
B) Provisional
C) Absolute
D) Defamatory
75.
A) Transparent
B) Counterproductive
C) Mandatory
D) Impartial
Cloze Test 3
Equity-oriented mutual funds recorded substantial (76) during the month, while systematic investment plan (77) also increased. The (78) of geopolitical tensions improved market (79) and encouraged greater participation from retail investors. Nevertheless, financial advisers asked investors to carefully (80) their risk capacity before committing additional money.
76.
A) Withdrawals
B) Penalties
C) Allegations
D) Inflows
77.
A) Contributions
B) Convictions
C) Attachments
D) Exemptions
78.
A) Escalation
B) Continuation
C) Easing
D) Enforcement
79.
A) Jurisdiction
B) Sentiment
C) Degradation
D) Prosecution
80.
A) Conceal
B) Intensify
C) Postpone
D) Assess
Section F: Para Jumbles
Directions for Questions 81–100
Arrange the sentences marked P, Q, R, and S in the correct order.
81.
P. Thousands of civic employees were already assigned to electoral-roll revision.
Q. The authority argued that conducting civic elections simultaneously would strain its resources.
R. It therefore requested the court to extend the election deadline.
S. The court had earlier fixed a firm deadline for completing the elections.
A) PQRS
B) SPQR
C) QPRS
D) SRPQ
82.
P. The alleged rape and murder of a minor girl triggered public anger.
Q. Protesters gathered in large numbers, and violence subsequently broke out.
R. The police arrested several suspects in connection with the violence.
S. An encounter death later prompted civil-rights groups to demand an investigation.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) PRSQ
D) RSPQ
83.
P. The government then introduced a mobility card to streamline the scheme.
Q. Women commuters had earlier travelled free using paper tickets.
R. It announced that the card would become the sole mode of free travel from August 1.
S. Some commuters nevertheless reported exclusion and operational difficulties.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) QRPS
D) RPQS
84.
P. Investigators found that the betting syndicate operated through a network controlled from abroad.
Q. They identified large amounts of illegal proceeds generated every month.
R. The enforcement agency attached assets linked to the operators.
S. The total value of the properties attached or seized consequently rose sharply.
A) PRQS
B) QPRS
C) PQRS
D) RQSP
85.
P. Talks with officials failed to produce a consensus.
Q. Residents had long demanded better rehabilitation and higher compensation.
R. Tribal women then intensified the agitation through a symbolic protest.
S. Environmentalists separately warned about damage to ecology and wildlife.
A) QPRS
B) PQRS
C) QRPS
D) RQSP
86.
P. The original candidate withdrew his nomination, citing family reasons.
Q. The party quickly selected another candidate for the byelection.
R. The replacement began campaigning against the principal rival.
S. Polling was scheduled to take place at the end of the month.
A) QPRS
B) PRQS
C) PQRS
D) RSPQ
87.
P. Several social-media posts allegedly targeted public representatives with false accusations.
Q. The Cabinet discussed the growing problem of online misinformation.
R. The Chief Minister directed the police to establish a dedicated task force.
S. An Inspector General-rank officer was assigned to supervise cybercrime-related action.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) PRSQ
D) RQPS
88.
P. Rescue teams extended their search downstream from the disaster site.
Q. They eventually recovered a body nearly 2.5 kilometres away.
R. The recovery increased the confirmed death toll.
S. The operation then focused on locating the only person still missing.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) PRQS
D) RSPQ
89.
P. The government proposed imposing a green cess on selected polluting activities.
Q. The proposal was based on the principle that polluters should contribute to mitigation.
R. Stone crushers, brick kilns and certain industrial units could be covered.
S. The collected amount would support measures against environmental degradation.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) QRPS
D) RPQS
90.
P. The film revisited a period marked by militancy and allegations of police excesses.
Q. Officials feared that it could inflame radical sentiments.
R. The film was consequently removed from the online platform.
S. A former Minister warned that the ban might nevertheless be counterproductive.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) PRSQ
D) RQSP
91.
P. Speculation had centred on the possible return of a former Minister as the candidate.
Q. The party instead selected a debutant for the Assembly byelection.
R. Several local supporters responded by resigning from their organisational posts.
S. Party sources said the decision may have been based on local feedback.
A) QPRS
B) PQRS
C) PRQS
D) RSPQ
92.
P. It was the final leg of his three-nation tour.
Q. The Prime Minister arrived in New Zealand for a two-day visit.
R. During the visit, he was scheduled to meet his counterpart.
S. He was also expected to address members of the Indian diaspora.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) QRPS
D) RQSP
93.
P. Several IITs and IIMs requested exemptions from many of its provisions.
Q. The proposed Bill sought to overhaul the higher-education regulatory framework.
R. The institutions argued that their special status required greater autonomy.
S. Their response amounted to significant resistance to the proposal.
A) QPRS
B) PQRS
C) QRPS
D) RQSP
94.
P. The Chief Minister urged the Union government to place the road under the NHAI.
Q. Mandi Road was described as an important transport corridor in the Delhi-NCR.
R. It connects major roads leading towards Gurugram and Faridabad.
S. Development under the NHAI, she argued, would improve engineering standards and connectivity.
A) PQRS
B) QRPS
C) QPRS
D) RQSP
95.
P. E20 is a blended fuel containing petrol and 20% ethanol.
Q. Critics questioned why it was not cheaper than fuel containing less ethanol.
R. The government explained that adequate compensation to farmers raised production costs.
S. It also cited improved combustion and reduced lifecycle carbon emissions as advantages.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) PRQS
D) RSPQ
96.
P. The petitioner argued that these could not yet be treated as clear vacancies.
Q. Five Assembly seats fell vacant after the legislators resigned.
R. Their election victories, however, remained under judicial challenge.
S. The court consequently halted the notification of the byelections.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) QRPS
D) RQSP
97.
P. A fresh survey added hundreds of families to the rehabilitation plan.
Q. The government then increased the compensation package.
R. Protesters still argued that the revised amount was inadequate.
S. Talks therefore continued without a final consensus.
A) PQRS
B) QPRS
C) PRSQ
D) RSPQ
98.
P. These covered river dolphins, snow leopards, wild buffaloes and rhinoceroses.
Q. A broader fund was also approved to support conservation work over five years.
R. The governing body approved four new wildlife-conservation initiatives.
S. One of the projects included another cycle of population estimation.
A) RPSQ
B) RPQS
C) PRSQ
D) RSPQ
99.
P. Under the applicable scheme, an empanelled architect could self-certify certain building plans.
Q. An under-construction building subsequently collapsed and caused several deaths.
R. The municipal authority issued a notice to the architect responsible for the plan.
S. Officials began investigating whether a structural defect had contributed to the collapse.
A) QRSP
B) PQRS
C) QRPS
D) RQSP
100.
P. A political party urged the authorities to use Aadhaar-enabled verification and artificial intelligence.
Q. More than 20 lakh verified forms were found to be unmapped or associated with anomalies.
R. Consequently, a substantial section of the electorate could face closer scrutiny.
S. An intensive revision of electoral rolls was under way across the State.
A) SQRP
B) QPRS
C) SRQP
D) RQSP
Explanation :
Section A: Grammar Error Correction
1. Answer: C
After verbs such as recommend, suggest, demand, insist, the subordinate clause generally takes the subjunctive form:
Incorrect: are suspended
Correct: be suspended
Correct sentence:
The parliamentary committee recommended that officers remaining in custody be suspended rather than removed.
2. Answer: B
With neither…nor, the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it. The nearest subject is the Collector, which is singular.
Incorrect: were prepared
Correct: was prepared
3. Answer: B
The expression the number of takes a singular verb.
Incorrect: have increased
Correct: has increased
Compare:
- The number of cases has increased.
- A number of cases have increased.
4. Answer: D
The sentence is grammatically correct.
The structure succeeded in + gerund is correctly used:
Succeeded in locating the missing worker.
5. Answer: B
The subject every one is singular and therefore requires a singular verb.
Incorrect: were checked
Correct: was checked
6. Answer: D
The sentence is correct.
The construction request someone to do something has been used properly:
The authority requested the Supreme Court to extend the deadline.
7. Answer: B
The preposition against must be followed by a noun or gerund.
Incorrect: against dispense
Correct: against dispensing
Correct phrase:
Against dispensing prescription medicines without valid authorisation.
8. Answer: D
The sentence correctly uses the third conditional:
Had + subject + past participle, followed by might have + past participle.
Meaning: The defect was not detected because the plan was not independently verified.
9. Answer: B
The subject is one, not organisations. Therefore, a singular verb is required.
Incorrect: have demanded
Correct: has demanded
10. Answer: A
In standard British English, police is treated as a plural noun.
Incorrect: The police is examining
Correct: The police are examining
11. Answer: D
The sentence correctly follows the correlative structure:
Not only identified… but also recommended…
Both verbs are parallel in form.
12. Answer: A
The relative pronoun who refers to the singular noun employee.
Incorrect: who practise
Correct: who practises
Correct sentence:
Any employee who practises polygamy may become liable for dismissal.
13. Answer: B
We normally say an increase in something, not an increase of something, when referring to a rise in an amount or level.
Incorrect: increase of the rehabilitation package
Correct: increase in the rehabilitation package
14. Answer: B
The verb deny is followed by a gerund, not an infinitive.
Incorrect: denied to have ignored
Correct: denied having ignored
15. Answer: B
The correct correlative pair is:
Scarcely…when
Incorrect: Scarcely had…than
Correct: Scarcely had…when
16. Answer: A
The subject information is singular and uncountable.
Incorrect: information…indicate
Correct: information…indicates
17. Answer: B
The phrase along with senior officers does not change the number of the main subject. The main subject is the Chief Minister, which is singular.
Incorrect: have written
Correct: has written
18. Answer: B
The correct pair is:
No sooner…than
Incorrect: No sooner…when
Correct: No sooner…than
19. Answer: D
The sentence is correct.
Lest expresses prevention of an undesirable result. It may be followed by should + base verb:
Lest it should inflame radical sentiments.
20. Answer: B
The subject each is singular.
Incorrect: Each…focus
Correct: Each…focuses
Section B: Synonyms
21. Answer: B — Truthfulness
Veracity means the quality of being truthful, accurate or reliable.
22. Answer: C — Postpone
Defer means to delay or postpone something until a later time.
23. Answer: A — Release from an obligation
An exemption is official freedom from a rule, duty, payment or requirement.
24. Answer: D — Focused on citizens’ needs
Citizen-centric describes a policy or system designed mainly around the needs and convenience of citizens.
25. Answer: B — Group within a larger organisation
A faction is a smaller group within a political party or organisation, usually having different views.
26. Answer: C — Abnormality
A deformity is an abnormal shape, structure or physical condition.
27. Answer: A — Permanent residence
Domicile refers to the place where a person legally or permanently resides.
28. Answer: D — Current holder of a position
An incumbent is a person who currently holds an official position.
29. Answer: B — Worthy of serving as an example
Exemplary means excellent or suitable to be followed as a model.
30. Answer: C — Steadfast
Unwavering means firm, determined and not changing because of pressure or difficulty.
31. Answer: A — Deterioration
Degradation means a decline in quality, condition, status or environmental health.
32. Answer: D — Temporary
Provisional means arranged or accepted temporarily until a final decision is made.
33. Answer: B — Official surrender of an accused to another jurisdiction
Extradition is the legal process through which an accused or convicted person is handed over to another country or jurisdiction.
34. Answer: C — Anxiety
Apprehension means fear, anxiety or concern about something that may happen.
35. Answer: A — Proportionate
Commensurate means corresponding appropriately in size, degree or importance.
Example:
Compensation should be commensurate with the loss.
Section C: Antonyms
36. Answer: D — Biased
Impartial means fair and neutral. Its opposite is biased, meaning unfairly favouring one side.
37. Answer: B — Lenient
Stringent means strict or severe. Lenient means less strict or more tolerant.
38. Answer: C — Foreign
Indigenous means native or originating naturally in a particular place. Its opposite is foreign.
39. Answer: A — Compulsory
Voluntary means done willingly or by choice. Compulsory means required by rule or law.
40. Answer: D — Obscure
Prominent means well-known, important or easily noticeable. Obscure means unknown or not noticeable.
41. Answer: B — Inadequate
Sufficient means enough. Inadequate means not enough or insufficient.
42. Answer: C — Discard
Retain means to keep or continue possessing something. Discard means to throw away or reject it.
43. Answer: A — Subside
Escalate means to become more intense or serious. Subside means to decrease or become less intense.
44. Answer: D — Fragmented
Integrated means united or combined into a whole. Fragmented means divided into separate parts.
45. Answer: B — Unlawful
Legitimate means legal, valid or acceptable. Unlawful means illegal.
46. Answer: C — Unreachable
Accessible means easy to reach, use or obtain. Unreachable means impossible or difficult to reach.
47. Answer: D — Unaccountable
Accountable means responsible and required to explain one’s actions. Unaccountable means not answerable or responsible.
48. Answer: A — Impractical
Viable means capable of working successfully. Impractical means unsuitable or unlikely to succeed.
49. Answer: B — Destroy
Preserve means to protect or maintain something. Destroy means to damage it completely.
50. Answer: C — Indulge
Refrain means to stop oneself from doing something. Indulge means to allow oneself to engage in it.
Section D: Reading Comprehension
Passage 1
51. Answer: B
The passage explains how electoral forms are verified and also discusses concerns that genuine voters might be excluded. Therefore, it presents both the process and the criticism surrounding it.
52. Answer: C
In the passage, marked means that a form has been identified for further examination or review. It does not mean that the voter has been removed.
53. Answer: D
The passage clearly states that marking a form for verification does not automatically mean that the voter’s name has been deleted. Therefore, option D is not necessarily true.
54. Answer: A
Critics fear that rushed verification or poor communication may result in genuine electors being excluded from the voter list.
55. Answer: B
The passage examines both the benefits and possible risks of electoral verification. Its tone is therefore analytical, not emotional or aggressive.
Passage 2
56. Answer: A
The mechanism was established to improve intelligence-sharing, coordination and joint operations against drug networks operating across State borders.
57. Answer: C
A nodal officer is a designated person responsible for coordinating communication and action among different departments or agencies.
58. Answer: B
The passage specifically mentions the misuse of food-delivery platforms, digital payments and courier networks by drug traffickers.
59. Answer: D
A permanent mechanism was considered necessary because drug networks frequently operated across different States and jurisdictions. Isolated action by one agency would therefore be insufficient.
60. Answer: A
Medical-shop owners were advised not to provide restricted or prescription medicines without a valid prescription.
Passage 3
61. Answer: C
The passage focuses on projects designed to conserve and recover threatened animal species.
62. Answer: B
The passage states that another cycle of population estimation would be conducted for the snow leopard.
63. Answer: A
A corpus is a sum of money or fund reserved for a particular purpose, such as wildlife conservation.
64. Answer: D
Scientific estimates provide accurate information about animal populations, declining regions and threats. This helps authorities plan conservation policies and allocate funds effectively.
65. Answer: C
The passage provides factual information about conservation programmes and their importance. Therefore, its tone is informative.
Section E: Cloze Tests
Cloze Test 1
66. Answer: A — Show-cause
A show-cause notice requires a person to explain why official or legal action should not be taken against them.
67. Answer: C — Self-certified
The context indicates that authorised architects were permitted to approve and certify certain plans themselves.
68. Answer: B — Ascertain
Ascertain means to discover or determine something with certainty.
Officials wanted to determine whether the design had any defects.
69. Answer: D — Deformity
A structural deformity means an abnormality or defect in the structure of the building.
70. Answer: A — Prescribed
Prescribed standards are standards officially established by rules or regulations.
Cloze Test 2
71. Answer: B — Controversy
Removing the film produced public disagreement and debate, which is described as a controversy.
72. Answer: D — Apprehension
Officials expressed fear or anxiety that the film might create unrest. Therefore, apprehension is appropriate.
73. Answer: A — Inflame
Inflame public passions means to intensify public anger, emotion or hostility.
74. Answer: C — Absolute
The expression no right is absolute means that every legal right may be subject to reasonable restrictions.
75. Answer: B — Counterproductive
A ban may be counterproductive when it produces the opposite result by increasing curiosity and attention.
Cloze Test 3
76. Answer: D — Inflows
Money entering mutual-fund schemes is described as an inflow.
77. Answer: A — Contributions
Regular amounts invested through systematic investment plans are called SIP contributions.
78. Answer: C — Easing
Easing of tensions means that tensions became less severe.
This generally improves confidence in financial markets.
79. Answer: B — Sentiment
Market sentiment refers to the overall confidence, mood or attitude of investors toward the market.
80. Answer: D — Assess
Investors should assess or evaluate their ability to tolerate financial risk before investing more money.
Section F: Para Jumbles
81. Answer: B — SPQR
S introduces the court’s original deadline.
P explains the existing burden on employees.
Q presents the authority’s argument about resource pressure.
R gives the resulting request for an extension.
82. Answer: A — PQRS
P introduces the crime that triggered anger.
Q describes the protest and violence.
R gives the police response through arrests.
S introduces the later controversy regarding the encounter death.
83. Answer: B — QPRS
Q explains the earlier paper-ticket system.
P introduces the mobility card as the next development.
R gives the deadline after which the card becomes compulsory.
S presents the contrasting problems reported by commuters.
84. Answer: C — PQRS
P introduces the foreign-controlled betting network.
Q explains the illegal proceeds generated by it.
R gives the enforcement action against its assets.
S states the resulting rise in the total value of seized properties.
85. Answer: A — QPRS
Q provides the background of the villagers’ demands.
P states that negotiations failed.
R describes how the protest was intensified afterward.
S adds the separate environmental concern.
86. Answer: C — PQRS
P begins with the withdrawal of the original candidate.
Q gives the party’s immediate replacement decision.
R describes the replacement candidate’s campaign.
S concludes with the election date.
87. Answer: A — PQRS
P presents the problem of defamatory posts.
Q states that the Cabinet discussed the broader issue.
R gives the Chief Minister’s direction.
S explains how supervision of the task force was arranged.
88. Answer: A — PQRS
P begins with the extension of the search.
Q gives the recovery of the body.
R states its effect on the death toll.
S explains the next stage of the rescue operation.
89. Answer: B — QPRS
Q introduces the guiding principle that polluters should pay.
P presents the proposed green cess based on that principle.
R identifies the activities that may be covered.
S explains the intended use of the money.
90. Answer: A — PQRS
P introduces the sensitive subject of the film.
Q explains the authorities’ concern.
R gives the decision to remove the film.
S presents the warning that the decision could have the opposite effect.
91. Answer: B — PQRS
P establishes the earlier speculation.
Q presents the surprising selection of a different candidate.
R gives the supporters’ reaction.
S concludes with the possible reason for the party’s decision.
92. Answer: B — QPRS
Q introduces the Prime Minister’s arrival.
P explains where the visit stood within his tour.
R describes the official meeting.
S adds the scheduled address to the Indian diaspora.
93. Answer: A — QPRS
Q introduces the proposed Bill.
P gives the institutions’ response to it.
R explains why they sought exemptions.
S summarises their response as major resistance.
94. Answer: B — QRPS
Q introduces Mandi Road as an important corridor.
R explains its geographical connections.
P gives the Chief Minister’s request to the Centre.
S explains the expected benefits of the proposal.
95. Answer: A — PQRS
P defines E20 fuel.
Q presents the criticism regarding its price.
R provides the government’s explanation.
S adds the claimed environmental and technical advantages.
96. Answer: C — QRPS
Q states that the seats became vacant.
R adds the important fact that the election victories were still challenged.
P explains the petitioner’s legal argument.
S gives the court’s resulting decision.
97. Answer: A — PQRS
P presents the fresh rehabilitation survey.
Q gives the government’s increase in compensation.
R shows that protesters remained dissatisfied.
S concludes that no final agreement was reached.
98. Answer: A — RPSQ
R introduces the approval of four conservation initiatives.
P identifies the species covered.
S provides a specific detail about one project.
Q adds information about the broader conservation fund.
99. Answer: B — PQRS
P gives the background of the self-certification system.
Q introduces the building collapse.
R states the municipal authority’s response.
S concludes with the investigation into the possible structural defect.
100. Answer: A — SQRP
S introduces the ongoing electoral-roll revision.
Q gives the findings of unmapped or anomalous forms.
R explains the consequence of those findings.
P concludes with the political party’s suggested technological solution.