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Choose the option that is the most appropriate conversion of the following sentence into Direct Speech.

The professor admitted that he had never delivered a lecture on that particular topic in any of his classes.

From the given alternatives, select the correct direct narration of the given indirect narration.

Sanvi told Prakash that the coach had announced that practice would be cancelled for the rest of the week due to the flooded condition of the playing fields.

Find the word most nearly SIMILAR in meaning to the given word:

Prolific

Choose the correct one-word substitute for:

'A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly'.

Find the word most nearly SIMILAR in meaning to the given word:

Obstreperous

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. This shift is driven by the fact that electric vehicles produce lower emissions compared to conventional cars.
B. Moreover, advances in battery technology have improved driving range and reduced costs.
C. Therefore, governments are incentivizing EV adoption through subsidies and tax benefits.
D. Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a major component of sustainable transportation worldwide.

Directions (86-90): In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The digital revolution, for all its emancipatory promise, has spawned a (1) _______ of misinformation that threatens the very foundations of informed discourse. Algorithms engineered to maximise engagement tend to privilege sensational content over sober analysis, thereby creating echo chambers in which pre-existing prejudices are relentlessly reinforced. Falsehoods, often cloaked in a veneer of authority, propagate with a speed that verified facts can seldom match.

What makes this phenomenon particularly (2) _______ is its subtlety. Unlike overt propaganda, which audiences can readily identify and resist, modern disinformation masquerades as ordinary opinion, insinuating itself into conversations with deceptive ease. Even discerning readers occasionally find themselves unwittingly sharing claims that later prove to be entirely (3) _______.

Regulators face a formidable dilemma. Heavy-handed censorship risks (4) _______ the freedom of expression that democratic societies hold sacrosanct, whereas excessive leniency allows pernicious narratives to flourish unchecked. Technology companies, for their part, have been accused of equivocating, professing a commitment to truth while profiting handsomely from the very outrage they claim to deplore.

A durable solution, experts contend, must be multifaceted. Media literacy should be embedded in school curricula, enabling young citizens to scrutinise sources and detect manipulation. Simultaneously, platforms must be held accountable for the opaque architecture of their algorithms. Ultimately, however, the (5) _______ of truth rests with each individual, for no regulatory framework can wholly substitute for a sceptical and inquisitive mind.

Select the correct option to fill in the blank 1.

Refer to the passage given in Q86. Select the correct option to fill in the blank 2.

"What makes this phenomenon particularly (2) _______ is its subtlety."

Refer to the passage given in Q86. Select the correct option to fill in the blank 3.

"Even discerning readers occasionally find themselves unwittingly sharing claims that later prove to be entirely (3) _______."

Refer to the passage given in Q86. Select the correct option to fill in the blank 4.

"Heavy-handed censorship risks (4) _______ the freedom of expression that democratic societies hold sacrosanct..."

Refer to the passage given in Q86. Select the correct option to fill in the blank 5.

"Ultimately, however, the (5) _______ of truth rests with each individual, for no regulatory framework can wholly substitute for a sceptical and inquisitive mind."

The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence meaningfully.

The children are playing _______ the garden _______ their friends.

From the alternatives given below, select the correct passive voice of the following sentence.

Take a pair of binoculars with you lest you all should miss the chance of looking at the distant scenes.

Choose the best option to fill in the blank below.

This is _______ biryani I have had in a year. It is almost _______ the one from Nizam's House in Hyderabad.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "Open the floodgates."

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "To square the circle."

Change the following sentence into the Active form.

The construction of the skyscraper is scheduled to have been completed by the end of the year.

Identify the incorrectly spelt word in the sentence and rectify it.

During the preliminary reconnnaissance of the floodplain, the geologists catalogued subterranean fissures and recommended immediate remediation.

The following sentence has been divided into four parts, namely A, B, C and D, which are given in the alternatives. Select the alternative that contains the part of the sentence with an error.

The child requested his mother to gave him a big chocolate because he had been very good all day long and deserved a treat.

From the given alternatives, select the correct indirect narration of the given direct narration.

Pari said to Nirvaan, "He admitted that he had made a huge mistake in judgment when he decided to invest all his money in that risky startup company."

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. As part of this transformation, AI-powered tools can now detect diseases like cancer at much earlier stages than traditional methods.
B. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the healthcare industry.
C. Because of this ability, the technology also helps doctors personalize treatment plans based on patient data.
D. However, despite these advantages, concerns about data privacy and ethical use remain significant challenges.