In each of the following sentences, find if any part of the sentence (1), (2), (3) or (4) contains error. If there is no error mark “No Error” as you answer.
Q1. We (1)/ rejoice your(2)/ success(3)
A) (1) B) (2) C) (3) D) None of these E) All are correct
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Option B
Explanation: we rejoice AT your success.
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Q2. I was (1)/ glad on the(2)/ news of (3)/your success(4)
A) (1) B) (2) C) (3) D) (4) E) All are correct
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Option B
Explanation: glad on = glad for
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Q3. A map(1)/ is hanging(2)/with the (3)/ wall(4)
A) (1) B) (2) C) (3) D) (4) E) All are correct
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Option C
Explanation: with = against
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Q4. Kashmir is(1)/ to(2)/the North(3)/ of India(4)
A) (1) B) (2) C) (3) D) (4) E) All are correct
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Option B
Explanation: to = in
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Q5. The agitation that began in Ahmednagar district in (1)/June and spread to western Madhya Pradesh had(2)/ its roots in rock-bottom onion prices. Now, (3)failed kharif crop of onion in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh(4), owing to deficit rain, has led to reduced market arrivals this month(5).
A) (1) B) (2) C) (3) D) (4) E) (5)
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Option D
Explanation: a failed kharif
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Q6. It is intriguing that the Price Stabilisation Fund(1)/, created in March 2015 as a revolving fund(2)/ in which the Centre and States will contribute equally(3), is not to be seen or heard about(4).
A) (1) B) (2) C) (3) D) (4) E) All are correct
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Option D
Explanation: heard about = heard of
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Q7. A liberalised FDI regime can promote (1)/ investment into the country and boost (2)/ an inflow of technology and subsequent export of(3)/ defence products manufactured domestically(4).
A) (1) B) (2) C) (3) D) (4) E) All are correct
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Option E
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Q8. I (1)/ am tired(2)/ with(3)/ him(4)
A) (1) B) (2) C) (3) D) (4) E) All are correct
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Option C
Explanation: with = of
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Q9. Instead of(1)/ his busy(2)/ and hard life he still retains(3)/ freshness and robustness(4).
A) (1) B) (2) C) (3) D) (4) E) All are correct
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Option A
Explanation: instead of = in spite of
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Q10. Can I(1)/ do this(2)/ for (3) / you, please?(4)
A) (1) B) (2) C) (3) D) (4) E) All are correct
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Option E
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