SSC CGL Tier 2 Shift 2 February 21, 2018 Question Paper | SSC CGL Tier II Mock Test Series 2024 PDF Download

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QID : 201 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Good role models in classrooms and in communities are the most important (1)/ part of getting educate as the actions and decisions (2)/ of role models impact the 
behaviour of others. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 202 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Judaism says spirituality is a process of personal (1)/ transformation, involving values and beliefs that (2)/ provides purpose and guidance for our living. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 3
QID : 203 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
In an imperfect world with not-so-perfect people and institutions, you have to play (1)/ your role the best you can, take as many as you can along with you, (2)/ 
with empathy and a bit of loving detachment. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 4
QID : 204 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Earth’s resources have to be protected and sustain and we need to (1)/ share our resources across species as we all are (2)/ interconnected as one giant living 
organism. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 205 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Gratitude is one of the more essential virtues for real (1)/ inner prosperity and happiness, because it (2)/ can connect us to the Divine. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
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QID : 201 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Good role models in classrooms and in communities are the most important (1)/ part of getting educate as the actions and decisions (2)/ of role models impact the 
behaviour of others. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 202 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Judaism says spirituality is a process of personal (1)/ transformation, involving values and beliefs that (2)/ provides purpose and guidance for our living. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 3
QID : 203 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
In an imperfect world with not-so-perfect people and institutions, you have to play (1)/ your role the best you can, take as many as you can along with you, (2)/ 
with empathy and a bit of loving detachment. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 4
QID : 204 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Earth’s resources have to be protected and sustain and we need to (1)/ share our resources across species as we all are (2)/ interconnected as one giant living 
organism. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 205 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Gratitude is one of the more essential virtues for real (1)/ inner prosperity and happiness, because it (2)/ can connect us to the Divine. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
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Correct Answer: 1 
Candidate Answer: 1 
QID : 206 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The aroma of the invigorate morning cup of tea comes (1)/ wafting up the stairway and soon I am (2)/ sipping it slowly and reverentially without rushing. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 207 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Affirmations fire the will to focus and perseverance towards (1)/ goal realisation and enable positive (2)/ thoughts to permeate one’s sub consciousness. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 208 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The biggest problem faced by (1)/ all developing countries is the (2)/ lack of training manpower. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 209 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The more obvious feature (1)/ of the modern world is the enormous (2)/ development of Science and Technology. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 210 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Critics of television often (1)/ focus on the prevalent of (2)/ violence in today’s programmes. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 211 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Our school administration should seriously consider (1)/ given students more responsibility and empowering (2)/ the student council to play more than a symbolic 
role. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
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QID : 201 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Good role models in classrooms and in communities are the most important (1)/ part of getting educate as the actions and decisions (2)/ of role models impact the 
behaviour of others. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 202 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Judaism says spirituality is a process of personal (1)/ transformation, involving values and beliefs that (2)/ provides purpose and guidance for our living. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 3
QID : 203 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
In an imperfect world with not-so-perfect people and institutions, you have to play (1)/ your role the best you can, take as many as you can along with you, (2)/ 
with empathy and a bit of loving detachment. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 4
QID : 204 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Earth’s resources have to be protected and sustain and we need to (1)/ share our resources across species as we all are (2)/ interconnected as one giant living 
organism. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 205 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Gratitude is one of the more essential virtues for real (1)/ inner prosperity and happiness, because it (2)/ can connect us to the Divine. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
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Correct Answer: 1 
Candidate Answer: 1 
QID : 206 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The aroma of the invigorate morning cup of tea comes (1)/ wafting up the stairway and soon I am (2)/ sipping it slowly and reverentially without rushing. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 207 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Affirmations fire the will to focus and perseverance towards (1)/ goal realisation and enable positive (2)/ thoughts to permeate one’s sub consciousness. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 208 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The biggest problem faced by (1)/ all developing countries is the (2)/ lack of training manpower. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 209 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The more obvious feature (1)/ of the modern world is the enormous (2)/ development of Science and Technology. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 210 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Critics of television often (1)/ focus on the prevalent of (2)/ violence in today’s programmes. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 211 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Our school administration should seriously consider (1)/ given students more responsibility and empowering (2)/ the student council to play more than a symbolic 
role. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
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Candidate Answer: 2 
QID : 212 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Our school’s faculty and administration should not (1)/ sacrifice high standards and regulations in order (2)/ to make students temporarily happy. (3)/ No error (4) 
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 4
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 213 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Trend-analysts experts specializes (1)/ in predicting what will (2)/ be in and what will be out. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 214 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
One of the hazard of swimming (1)/ in the ocean is an unexpected (2)/ encounter with a jellyfish. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 215 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Many of us have striving to produce (1)/ a blend of all cultures that seem (2)/ today to be in clash with one another. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 216 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
When the business is ran smoothly (1)/ directors are more than happy to pick an experienced insider, (2)/ who will continue along the present path. (3)/ No error 
(4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 217 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Scientists show that there is a curious (1)/ relationship among a lion’s life span and (2)/ the pattern of spots on each side of its face. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 1
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QID : 201 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Good role models in classrooms and in communities are the most important (1)/ part of getting educate as the actions and decisions (2)/ of role models impact the 
behaviour of others. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 202 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Judaism says spirituality is a process of personal (1)/ transformation, involving values and beliefs that (2)/ provides purpose and guidance for our living. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 3
QID : 203 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
In an imperfect world with not-so-perfect people and institutions, you have to play (1)/ your role the best you can, take as many as you can along with you, (2)/ 
with empathy and a bit of loving detachment. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 4
QID : 204 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Earth’s resources have to be protected and sustain and we need to (1)/ share our resources across species as we all are (2)/ interconnected as one giant living 
organism. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 205 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Gratitude is one of the more essential virtues for real (1)/ inner prosperity and happiness, because it (2)/ can connect us to the Divine. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
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Correct Answer: 1 
Candidate Answer: 1 
QID : 206 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The aroma of the invigorate morning cup of tea comes (1)/ wafting up the stairway and soon I am (2)/ sipping it slowly and reverentially without rushing. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 207 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Affirmations fire the will to focus and perseverance towards (1)/ goal realisation and enable positive (2)/ thoughts to permeate one’s sub consciousness. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 208 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The biggest problem faced by (1)/ all developing countries is the (2)/ lack of training manpower. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 209 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The more obvious feature (1)/ of the modern world is the enormous (2)/ development of Science and Technology. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 210 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Critics of television often (1)/ focus on the prevalent of (2)/ violence in today’s programmes. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 211 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Our school administration should seriously consider (1)/ given students more responsibility and empowering (2)/ the student council to play more than a symbolic 
role. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
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Candidate Answer: 2 
QID : 212 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Our school’s faculty and administration should not (1)/ sacrifice high standards and regulations in order (2)/ to make students temporarily happy. (3)/ No error (4) 
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 4
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 213 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Trend-analysts experts specializes (1)/ in predicting what will (2)/ be in and what will be out. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 214 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
One of the hazard of swimming (1)/ in the ocean is an unexpected (2)/ encounter with a jellyfish. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 215 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Many of us have striving to produce (1)/ a blend of all cultures that seem (2)/ today to be in clash with one another. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 216 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
When the business is ran smoothly (1)/ directors are more than happy to pick an experienced insider, (2)/ who will continue along the present path. (3)/ No error 
(4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 217 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Scientists show that there is a curious (1)/ relationship among a lion’s life span and (2)/ the pattern of spots on each side of its face. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 1
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QID : 218 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Karnataka receives most of its annual rainfall during the monsoon, (1)/ whereas Tamil Nadu does not get much then (2)/ and it has to wait still the advent of 
northeast monsoon. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 219 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Education is a instrument which (1)/ imparts knowledge and, therefore (2)/ indirectly controls power. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 220 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Progress in life depends (1)/ a good deal under crossing (2)/ one threshold after another. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 221 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and 
indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
A learned man may be stupid for he knows only from books and not from his ______.
Options:
1) experiences
2) arbitration
3) consequenced
4) repercussions
Correct Answer: experiences
Candidate Answer: experiences
QID : 222 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and 
indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Modern India has a secular constitution and ______ itself on being a secular country.
Options:
1) prides
2) humiliates
3) shy
4) disgraces
Correct Answer: prides
Candidate Answer: prides
QID : 223 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and 
indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The goal of education should be to help the student to grow physically strong, mentally brilliant, spiritually ______, culturally rich, prosperous, 
globally peaceful and environment-friendly.
Options:
1) enlightened
2) misleading
3) dominating
4) hopeful
Correct Answer: enlightened
Candidate Answer: enlightened
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QID : 201 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Good role models in classrooms and in communities are the most important (1)/ part of getting educate as the actions and decisions (2)/ of role models impact the 
behaviour of others. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 202 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Judaism says spirituality is a process of personal (1)/ transformation, involving values and beliefs that (2)/ provides purpose and guidance for our living. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 3
QID : 203 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
In an imperfect world with not-so-perfect people and institutions, you have to play (1)/ your role the best you can, take as many as you can along with you, (2)/ 
with empathy and a bit of loving detachment. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 4
QID : 204 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Earth’s resources have to be protected and sustain and we need to (1)/ share our resources across species as we all are (2)/ interconnected as one giant living 
organism. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 205 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Gratitude is one of the more essential virtues for real (1)/ inner prosperity and happiness, because it (2)/ can connect us to the Divine. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
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Correct Answer: 1 
Candidate Answer: 1 
QID : 206 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The aroma of the invigorate morning cup of tea comes (1)/ wafting up the stairway and soon I am (2)/ sipping it slowly and reverentially without rushing. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 207 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Affirmations fire the will to focus and perseverance towards (1)/ goal realisation and enable positive (2)/ thoughts to permeate one’s sub consciousness. (3)/ No 
error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 208 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The biggest problem faced by (1)/ all developing countries is the (2)/ lack of training manpower. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 209 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The more obvious feature (1)/ of the modern world is the enormous (2)/ development of Science and Technology. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 210 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Critics of television often (1)/ focus on the prevalent of (2)/ violence in today’s programmes. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 211 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Our school administration should seriously consider (1)/ given students more responsibility and empowering (2)/ the student council to play more than a symbolic 
role. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
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Candidate Answer: 2 
QID : 212 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Our school’s faculty and administration should not (1)/ sacrifice high standards and regulations in order (2)/ to make students temporarily happy. (3)/ No error (4) 
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 4
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 213 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Trend-analysts experts specializes (1)/ in predicting what will (2)/ be in and what will be out. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 214 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
One of the hazard of swimming (1)/ in the ocean is an unexpected (2)/ encounter with a jellyfish. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 215 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Many of us have striving to produce (1)/ a blend of all cultures that seem (2)/ today to be in clash with one another. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 216 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
When the business is ran smoothly (1)/ directors are more than happy to pick an experienced insider, (2)/ who will continue along the present path. (3)/ No error 
(4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 217 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Scientists show that there is a curious (1)/ relationship among a lion’s life span and (2)/ the pattern of spots on each side of its face. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 1
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QID : 218 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Karnataka receives most of its annual rainfall during the monsoon, (1)/ whereas Tamil Nadu does not get much then (2)/ and it has to wait still the advent of 
northeast monsoon. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 219 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Education is a instrument which (1)/ imparts knowledge and, therefore (2)/ indirectly controls power. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
QID : 220 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate 
option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Progress in life depends (1)/ a good deal under crossing (2)/ one threshold after another. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 2
QID : 221 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and 
indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
A learned man may be stupid for he knows only from books and not from his ______.
Options:
1) experiences
2) arbitration
3) consequenced
4) repercussions
Correct Answer: experiences
Candidate Answer: experiences
QID : 222 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and 
indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Modern India has a secular constitution and ______ itself on being a secular country.
Options:
1) prides
2) humiliates
3) shy
4) disgraces
Correct Answer: prides
Candidate Answer: prides
QID : 223 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and 
indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The goal of education should be to help the student to grow physically strong, mentally brilliant, spiritually ______, culturally rich, prosperous, 
globally peaceful and environment-friendly.
Options:
1) enlightened
2) misleading
3) dominating
4) hopeful
Correct Answer: enlightened
Candidate Answer: enlightened
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QID : 224 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and 
indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Vivekananda dared to attempt to ______ all that was rotting in Indian society and to enrich and learn from all that was noble.
Options:
1) create
2) sustain
3) derive
4) revamp
Correct Answer: revamp
Candidate Answer: revamp
QID : 225 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and 
indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Education is not just for giving you livelihood but giving you the art of ______ wholly and joyously.
Options:
1) living
2) leaving
3) believing
4) driving
Correct Answer: living
Candidate Answer: living
QID : 226 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Multitude
Options:
1) Scarcity
2) Minority
3) Mass
4) Radiant
Correct Answer: Mass
Candidate Answer: Radiant
QID : 227 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Jaded
Options:
1) Restorative
2) Thrilled
3) Gay
4) Tired
Correct Answer: Tired
Candidate Answer: Thrilled
QID : 228 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Abettor
Options:
1) Accomplice
2) Adversary
3) Careless
4) Indolent
Correct Answer: Accomplice
Candidate Answer: Adversary
QID : 229 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Vagrant
Options:
1) Idle
2) Roving
3) Settled
4) Wanderer
Correct Answer: Settled
Candidate Answer: Idle
QID : 230 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Usurp
Options:
1) Restore
2) Encroach
3) Coup
4) Seize
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