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Key Points

• The sentence, "A high level of biodiversity increases the resilience of ecosystems, making them better able to withstand environmental changes, diseases, or climate shocks", explains the importance of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystem resilience.
• Option 1 introduces biodiversity and its fundamental role in natural systems, which sets the context but does not directly relate to ecosystem resilience.
• Option 2 discusses the roles of different species in maintaining ecological processes, making it the most logical place to insert the sentence about ecosystem resilience.
• Option 3 provides examples of ecosystems, which follow naturally after discussing resilience and processes.
• Option 4 addresses the consequences of losing biodiversity, which comes after explaining its importance and role.

Additional Information

• Option 1: The sentence does not fit here as this section serves as the introduction to biodiversity.
• Option 3: This option provides examples of ecosystems, which logically follow the explanation of resilience rather than precede it.
• Option 4: This section discusses the consequences of losing biodiversity, which should come after its role and importance have been established.

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• The sentence discusses how artificial intelligence systems are being increasingly used in specific domains like medical diagnosis, autonomous vehicles, and financial forecasting.
• It fits logically after Option 1 that is in the beginning of Option 2, because that sentence introduces the remarkable capabilities of AI, providing a natural context for elaborating on the specific areas where AI excels.
• Options 3 and 4 focus on AI’s lack of consciousness and future developments, making them unsuitable for the given sentence.

Additional Information

• The sentence enhances the paragraph by elaborating on the applications of AI, making the introduction more comprehensive.
• It bridges the introduction of AI’s capabilities and the subsequent discussion of its limitations, creating a smooth flow.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The given sentences revolve around the controversy surrounding Harvey Weinstein and its broader societal impact, particularly on issues like sexual harassment, accountability, and the #MeToo movement.
• Sentences 1, 2, 4, and 5 form a coherent narrative about the allegations, societal reactions, and cultural shifts brought about by the scandal.
• Sentence 3, however, discusses Weinstein's production company and its achievements in the film industry, which is unrelated to the main theme of the paragraph.
• Hence, Sentence 3 is the odd one out as it does not contribute to the central idea of the paragraph.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• The Harvey Weinstein scandal was a pivotal moment in the global #MeToo movement, highlighting the prevalence of sexual misconduct across industries.
• The allegations against Weinstein and the public outcry led to significant cultural and legal changes, including greater awareness of workplace harassment and accountability.
• The movement encouraged survivors of abuse to come forward and share their experiences, leading to changes in workplace policies worldwide.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The sentences discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on key issues such as security, borders, peace negotiations, and humanitarian suffering.
• Sentences 1, 2, 4, and 5 collectively form a coherent paragraph, addressing the political, social, and humanitarian aspects of the conflict.
• However, Sentence 3, which mentions archaeological excavations and historical artifacts, diverges from the primary focus on the conflict's ongoing issues and solutions.
• While Sentence 3 provides historical context, it does not directly contribute to the discussion of the conflict's current challenges or potential resolutions.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• Sentence 1 introduces the key issues at the heart of the conflict, setting the stage for the discussion.
• Sentence 2 explains how these unresolved issues fuel cycles of violence and mistrust.
• Sentence 4 highlights the failure of international mediation efforts to resolve the conflict.
• Sentence 5 emphasizes the humanitarian consequences of the conflict, reinforcing its urgency and complexity.

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• A) String theory is a theoretical framework that aims to unify quantum mechanics and general relativity.
  • This can be inferred from the passage. The passage explicitly states that string theory attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity.
• B) It is controversial because its core postulates cannot be directly verified experimentally.
  • This can be inferred from the passage. The passage mentions that the lack of empirical testability has fueled controversy within the scientific community.
• C) String theory's reliance on advanced mathematics makes it inaccessible to most scientists, contributing to the controversy.
  • This cannot be inferred from the passage. The passage does not state that the controversy is due to the inaccessibility of mathematics; rather, it focuses on testability issues.

Additional Information

• Option 2: Incorrect because it oversimplifies the controversy and misrepresents the reason for the lack of experimental verification.
• Option 3: Incorrect because it incorrectly claims that most physicists no longer consider string theory valid, which is not stated in the passage.
• Option 4: Incorrect because the controversy is not solely about advanced mathematics but rather about empirical testability.

Key Points

• The correct spelling of the word is 'disciplinary'.
• The error is the missing of 's' before 'c'.
• 'Disciplinary' refers to something related to discipline or punishment. (अनुशासनात्मक)
  • Example: The company has established disciplinary measures to ensure a productive and respectful work environment.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
Additional Information

• Interrogation refers to the act of questioning someone, often in a formal setting. (पूछताछ)
• Magistrate refers to a civil officer who administers the law, often in a lower court. (न्यायाधीश)
• Preliminary refers to something done or occurring before the main action or event. (प्रारंभिक)

The correct answer is option 2), i.e. oblige.

Key Points

• The passage is all about political interference in the administrative system and its effects.
• Let’s find out the usage of the words given in the options-
• Disappoint: fail to fulfil hopes or expectation
• Oblige: do as someone asks or desires to please them.
• Oppose: disagree or actively resist someone or something.
• Fascinate: attract the strong attention or interest of someone. 
• “Many civil servants are only too anxious to ______ the politicians, and then cash the obligation when they need some special needs”. Here ‘anxious’ means very eager or concerned to do something. Clearly 'disappoint' and 'oppose' cannot fit here with word 'anxious'.
• “..then cash the obligation when they need some special needs.” Word ‘obligation’ gives a hint that words similar to obligation will be more apt.
• Therefore, 'oblige' will be the correct option.

The correct answer is 'as long as.'

Key Points  

• Let us see the meanings of given conjunctions:
  • So that: We use "so that" and in order that to talk about purpose.
    • We often use them with modal verbs (can, would, will, etc.).
    • Example: I’ll go by car so that I can take more luggage.
  • ​As long as: We use "as long as" to refer to the intended duration of a plan or idea, most commonly referring to the future.
    • We always use the present simple to refer to the future after "as long as."
    • Example: We are very happy for you to stay at our house as long as you like. 
  • Though: It means ‘in spite of something.’ 
    • It is a subordinating conjunction.
    • This means that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate clause, which needs a main clause to make it complete.
    • When the though clause comes after the main clause, it can also mean ‘but it is also true that …’
      • Example: We didn’t make any profit though nobody knows why.
  • ​​As if: We use "as if" to talk about an imaginary situation or a situation that may not be true but that is likely or possible.
    • Example: It looks as if they've had a shock.
• ​The given sentence refers to the presence of tobacco being permanent provided that the tobacco industry thrives
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.​
   

Correct sentence: Smoking will never be given up, as long as the tobacco industry thrives. 

The correct answer is Vocifirous.

Key Points

• The correct spelling of 'Vocifirous' according to the English dictionary is 'Vociferous'.
• The word 'Vociferous' means 'expressing your opinions or feelings in a loud and confident way (अपनी भावनाओं या विचारों को ज़ोरदार और गंभीर ढंग से व्‍यक्त करते हुए)'.
   

​Hence, the most appropriate answer is 'Vocifirous'.

Additional Information

• Let's understand the meaning of other options.
  • Affliction- a cause of persistent pain or distress (दुख, वेदना, मनस्‍ताप).
  • Episcopal- of a bishop or bishops (बिशप का).
  • Innocuous- not meant to cause harm or upset somebody (अहानिकर, सीधा-सादा).

The correct answer is option 1) i.e., 'turned up'.

Key Points

• The given blank needs a phrasal verb that means to show up for the interview.
• Hence, turned up which means (of a person) to arrive is the correct phrasal verb for the given blank. (उप्स्थित वस्तु)
• So, option 1 is the correct answer. 

Additional Information

• The meaning of the other options are as follows - 
  • turned down - to refuse or decline a request. - My credit card application was turned down by the bank because of my bad credit.(मना करना)
  • turned over - to change position so that the other side is facing toward the outside or the top. - The car skidded and turned over. (पलटना)
  • turned out - to happen in a particular way. - Despite our worries everything turned out well. (निकासना)

The correct answer is due to rising affluence and advances to​​.

Key Points​

• There are some verbs/nouns/adjectives which are followed by fixed prepositions as given below:
  • ​Exonerate from, refrain from, lead to, advancement in, aptitude for, inured to, accused of, a predilection for, differ from, vexed at, etc.
• Example:
  • Nowadays, merger and acquisition transactions occur at a faster pace, due in part to advancements in communications.​​
• ​Hence, according to the phrases given above, 'advancement in' will be the correct choice in the part given in the 3rd option.
• Also, rule of parallelism should be followed here. 'affluence' is a noun, and 'and' is a conjunction. The words should be same in form and function. 'advance' is a verb while 'advancement' is a noun, so 'advancement' should be used here.
• The given phrase 'advancement in' means an improvement relating to a particular activity or area of knowledge.
   

Correct Sentence: Population growth is leveling off in most areas due to rising affluence and advancement in women’s education and family planning. 

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

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the use of the simple future tense ''will have'' is incorrect.
• The given sentence is the third conditional sentence explaining that present circumstances would be different if something different had happened in the past.
• The third conditional sentence format: past perfect, modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.)​ + have + past participle.
• When using the third conditional, we use the past perfect (i.e., had + past participle) in the if-clause and the modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.) + have + past participle in the main clause.
• Therefore, the past form of the verb 'would' should be used in place of the simple future form of the verb 'will'.
   

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Correct sentence: Had you not reached in time, we would have lost our lives.

Hinglish

• दिए गए वाक्य में simple future tense ''will have'' का प्रयोग गलत है।
• दिया गया वाक्य third conditional sentence है जो यह बताता है कि यदि अतीत में कुछ अलग हुआ होता तो वर्तमान परिस्थितियाँ भिन्न होतीं।
• Third conditional sentence प्रारूप: past perfect, modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.)​ + have + past participle.
• Third conditional का उपयोग करते समय, हम if-क्लॉज में past perfect (i.e., had + past participle) का उपयोग करते हैं और modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.) + have + past participle, main clause में।
• अतः verb 'will' के simple future form के स्थान पर past form of the verb 'would' का प्रयोग किया जाना चाहिए।
   

अतः सही उत्तर option 4 है।

सही वाक्य: Had you not reached in time, we would have lost our lives.

The correct answer is 'very sweet'

Key Points

• ​Here 'sweet' is an adjective which qualifies a subject (Noun/ Pronoun)
• However, an 'adverb' is required to modify a Verb
  • Example- Phillip sings loudly in the shower. 
• Thus, 'sweet' will be replaced by 'sweetly'.
   

Correct Sentence- Rahul sings very sweetly when he is in a good mood.

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., needs to be.

•  The sentence uses the incorrect plural verb 'need to be'.
•  Furniture- the movable articles that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in, such as tables, chairs, or desks.
•  Furniture is an uncountable noun. i.e., it refers to an abstract idea of something rather than a specific object.
•  So, when using plural for furniture, we say pieces of furniture and not furnitures.
•  Rule: Uncountable nouns are always used with a singular verb. e.g. water, knowledge etc.
•  So, the correct verb here must be the singular 'needs to be'.

Thus, the rectified sentence is: All the furniture needs to be shifted outside.

The correct answer is - wants to become.

Key Points

• The simple present tense is used when an action is happening right now, to state or ask about things in general, or when it happens regularly or unceasingly.
• The structure is given below:
  • Subject + V1 + object.
• The verb will take 's/es' if the given noun/pronoun (3rd person) is singular.
• Example:
  • ​He plays badminton daily.​
• Certain verbs used only in the simple present tense are given below:
  • ​verbs of perception (see, hear, smell, etc.), think, know, has/have, possess, like, want, desire, hate, seem, imagine, etc.
• Example:
  • ​My brother is owning a car. (incorrect)
  • ​My brother owns a car. (correct)
• As per the rules given above, the 2nd option i.e. wants to become is the correct choice.
   

Correct Sentence: Sidharth wants to become a football player but needs to practice more rigorously.