SRCC GBO 2024

Option C is the correct. This word accurately reflects the meaning of “detrimental.” It implies harm, negative consequences, or adverse effects. Therefore, Option C is the correct choice.

Other options does not match the meaning of the underlined word.

The correct answer is Option D. The passage explains that Christmas trees had a detrimental impact on forests due to monoculture planting, making them vulnerable to pests and harsh weather. Additionally, the development of artificial trees using surplus materials is mentioned.

Option A: "Benign” means harmless or favorable, which doesn’t fit the context. The second blank should be filled with a verb, not a preposition. So this option is not suitable.

Option B : “Prolific” means abundant or productive, but it doesn’t convey the intended meaning of negative impact on forests. The second blank should also be filled with a verb. So this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Differential” doesn’t fit the context, and the verb tense is incorrect. This option is not the right choice.

The segment that contains a grammatical error is Option A.

In English grammar, when we use “one of” followed by a plural noun or pronoun, the verb that follows should be singular, not plural. In this case, “one of these authors” refers to a single author, so the verb “is” should be used instead of “are”. Hence, the segment “One of these authors are” contains a grammatical error. The corrected phrase should be “One of these authors is”. So, the corrected sentence would be:

“One of these authors is going to win the Booker Award for his or her book.”

The segment that contains a grammatical error is Option D.

The correct phrase is “put forth” or “presented” when referring to proposals in a meeting. The phrase “put on” is not typically used in this context. Hence, the segment “put on at the meeting,” contains a grammatical error. The corrected phrase should be “put forth at the meeting,” or “presented at the meeting,”. So, the corrected sentence would be:

“Several proposals were put forth at the meeting, but none was appealing enough.” or “Several proposals were presented at the meeting, but none was appealing enough.”

The most appropriate option to fill in the blanks is Option D.

“Hay provides the bulk of the horse’s ration and may be of varying composition according to locale. Mash is bran mixed with water and with various invigorating additions or medications. It may be given to horses with digestive troubles or deficient eating habits.”

This option makes the most sense in the context of the sentence, as it correctly describes the role of hay and mash in a horse’s diet. The word “bulk” refers to the largest part or most of something, so it accurately describes the role of hay in the horse’s ration. The phrase “according to locale” indicates that the composition of the hay can vary depending on the location. The word “various” in the context of the mash indicates that different additions or medications can be added to the mash.

The most appropriate option to fill in the blanks is Option B.

“The exhibit of the South African men in Boston began with a cacophony of animal sounds made by the ‘savages’ while out of sight. The troupe then leaped onto the stage, barely clad in skins and feathers and clutching spears and clubs, and proceeded to perform several native songs and dances.”

This option makes the most sense in the context of the sentence, as it correctly describes the scene of the exhibit. The word “sounds” accurately describes the noises made by the ‘savages’, “leaped” is a suitable action for the troupe’s entrance onto the stage, “clad” correctly describes their attire, and “proceeded” is the appropriate action for their performance of songs and dances.

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is Option B.

“A momentous change is evident in transport networking and soon India will join the speed club.”

This option makes the most sense in the context of the sentence, as it correctly indicates a future event or action. In this case, it suggests that India is expected to join the speed club in the near future. The other options do not correctly convey this future intention or assertion.

Option A is the correct answer.

Rejuvenate: This word means to make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively. In this context, it is matched with the meaning “Refresh”, which is similar in sense.

Relinquish: This word means to cease to keep or claim voluntarily; to give up. It is matched with the meaning “Renounce”, which also means to declare one’s abandonment of something formally.

Relegate: This word means to consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position. It is matched with the meaning “Refer”, which in this context could mean to pass a matter to (another body, typically one with more authority or expertise) for a decision.

So, the correct option is a-3, b-1, and c-2, which match each word to its correct meaning.

The segment that contains a grammatical error is Option A.

The correct phrase should be “the quantity of gray matter in your brain”. So, the corrected sentence would be:

“Several studies support the idea that the amount of consistent sleep you receive significantly impacts the quantity of gray matter in your brain.”

This is because “the” is used before a noun when the specific identity of the noun is known to the reader, whereas “a” is used before a noun when the specific identity of the noun is not known to the reader. In this case, we’re referring to a specific quantity of gray matter (the one in your brain), so “the” is the appropriate article to use.

The segment that contains a grammatical error is Option B.

In English grammar, the verb “overcome” is typically followed by the preposition “with” when expressing an emotional state. The phrase “overcome with regret” means that someone is completely filled with regret.

So, in the sentence “At the end, Ashoka was overcome with regret at the bloodshed that had taken place as a result of the Kalinga battle”, “with” is the correct preposition to use after “overcome” to convey the meaning that Ashoka was filled with regret. The preposition “in” is not typically used in this context. Hence, the segment “in regret at the bloodshed” contains a grammatical error.