Directions (01-05): Given below are the sentences, which contain four parts each. There is error in any one part and the other three parts are correct. Choose the set of correct parts from the given options. If there is no error in any part, choose the option 'no error‟.
01. He has sought to project himself in a messianic (a)/ role by claim that he is not looking (b)/ for power but only guardians or sentinels (c)/ of the exchequer to prevent plunder and loot. (d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: c)
Explanation:
In part b, the verb ‘claim’ is used in incorrect form, it should be ‘claiming’ because ‘by’ preposition is used and this clause is in present continuous tense.
2. The use of martial metaphors and the image of (a)/ a protector or savior reveals (b)/ a mindset that wants those governing to (c)/ being patrons and the governed their clients. (d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: a)
Explanation:
The verb ‘being’ is used in wrong form, it should be ‘be’ because it is preceded by preposition ‘to’.
3. Given the nature of relations among a hero and a fan, (a)/ there is a credible fear that Mr. Rajinikanth‘s presence may result (b)/ in those backing him losing their political instincts and remaining blind (c)/ followers with little concern even for the preservation of their rights. (d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: b)
Explanation:
In part a, use of ‘among’ is wrong because it is used when more than two variables are compared. Here, the correct will be ‘between’.
4. Finance ministers have to perform a high wire (a)/ act on budget days — with the demands of important political interest groups(b)/ pulls them to one side and the more prosaic task of balancing (c)/ the books pulling them to the other side. (d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: d)
Explanation:
In part c, verb ‘pulls’ is incorrectly used. It should be ‘pulling’.
5. The tricky issue is how the Modi government (a)/ plans to meet these spending (b)/ commitments while promising in (c)/ bring down the fiscal deficit next year. (d)
a) abc
b) acd
c) ada
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: d)
Explanation:
In part c, preposition ‘in’ is wrong, it should be ‘to’.
6. The budgetary allocation for rural employment(a)/ guarantee remains the same as last year (b)/ even while nearly Rs.5000 crores remains(c)/ as outstand wage payments.(d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: a)
Explanation:
In part d, the adjective ‘outstand’ is used incorrectly, it should be with ‘ing’ form i.e., outstanding.
7. On the taxation front, the benefit of lower corporate tax(a)/ rate of 25% has been extending to medium-scale companies,(b)/ which is in line with the focus that this government(c)/ has been attaching to the MSME sector.(d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: c)
Explanation:
In part b, the verb ‘extending’ is in wrong form, it should be ‘extended’ as per the verb of the sentence.
8. Another big push the infrastructure development through (a)/ the budget—with a record provision of close to Rs 6 trillion that is (b)/ almost 20% higher than at the previous year—is an apt growth-booster(c)/ in the current macroeconomic environment.(d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: d)
Explanation:
In part c, preposition ‘at’ is incorrect. It should be ‘in’.
9. There are large assets in the gas based (a)/ power plants which are lie(b)/ idle in the absence (c)/ of gas from domestic sources.(d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: c)
Explanation:
In part b, verb ‘lie’ is used incorrectly, it should be ‘ing’ form, i.e., lying.
10. The conditions governing the grant of the Grain(a)/ Compensation allowance operate with special harshness in the case of clerks, teachers,(b)/ and other Government servants belonging to(c)/ what may be termed the lower middle class.(d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: a)
Explanation:
In part d, use of ‘may’ is wrong because it used for present or future tense. In this sentence, the correct answer will be ‘might’.
01. He has sought to project himself in a messianic (a)/ role by claim that he is not looking (b)/ for power but only guardians or sentinels (c)/ of the exchequer to prevent plunder and loot. (d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: c)
Explanation:
In part b, the verb ‘claim’ is used in incorrect form, it should be ‘claiming’ because ‘by’ preposition is used and this clause is in present continuous tense.
2. The use of martial metaphors and the image of (a)/ a protector or savior reveals (b)/ a mindset that wants those governing to (c)/ being patrons and the governed their clients. (d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: a)
Explanation:
The verb ‘being’ is used in wrong form, it should be ‘be’ because it is preceded by preposition ‘to’.
3. Given the nature of relations among a hero and a fan, (a)/ there is a credible fear that Mr. Rajinikanth‘s presence may result (b)/ in those backing him losing their political instincts and remaining blind (c)/ followers with little concern even for the preservation of their rights. (d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: b)
Explanation:
In part a, use of ‘among’ is wrong because it is used when more than two variables are compared. Here, the correct will be ‘between’.
4. Finance ministers have to perform a high wire (a)/ act on budget days — with the demands of important political interest groups(b)/ pulls them to one side and the more prosaic task of balancing (c)/ the books pulling them to the other side. (d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: d)
Explanation:
In part c, verb ‘pulls’ is incorrectly used. It should be ‘pulling’.
5. The tricky issue is how the Modi government (a)/ plans to meet these spending (b)/ commitments while promising in (c)/ bring down the fiscal deficit next year. (d)
a) abc
b) acd
c) ada
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: d)
Explanation:
In part c, preposition ‘in’ is wrong, it should be ‘to’.
6. The budgetary allocation for rural employment(a)/ guarantee remains the same as last year (b)/ even while nearly Rs.5000 crores remains(c)/ as outstand wage payments.(d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: a)
Explanation:
In part d, the adjective ‘outstand’ is used incorrectly, it should be with ‘ing’ form i.e., outstanding.
7. On the taxation front, the benefit of lower corporate tax(a)/ rate of 25% has been extending to medium-scale companies,(b)/ which is in line with the focus that this government(c)/ has been attaching to the MSME sector.(d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: c)
Explanation:
In part b, the verb ‘extending’ is in wrong form, it should be ‘extended’ as per the verb of the sentence.
8. Another big push the infrastructure development through (a)/ the budget—with a record provision of close to Rs 6 trillion that is (b)/ almost 20% higher than at the previous year—is an apt growth-booster(c)/ in the current macroeconomic environment.(d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: d)
Explanation:
In part c, preposition ‘at’ is incorrect. It should be ‘in’.
9. There are large assets in the gas based (a)/ power plants which are lie(b)/ idle in the absence (c)/ of gas from domestic sources.(d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: c)
Explanation:
In part b, verb ‘lie’ is used incorrectly, it should be ‘ing’ form, i.e., lying.
10. The conditions governing the grant of the Grain(a)/ Compensation allowance operate with special harshness in the case of clerks, teachers,(b)/ and other Government servants belonging to(c)/ what may be termed the lower middle class.(d)
a) abc
b) bcd
c) cda
d) abd
e) No error
Answer: a)
Explanation:
In part d, use of ‘may’ is wrong because it used for present or future tense. In this sentence, the correct answer will be ‘might’.
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