Govt Exams
Perspicacious means having keen insight and discernment. Keen-sighted and discerning captures this meaning of sharp perception.
Authenticity (being genuine) would prove historical significance, whereas fragility, rarity, or location alone would not necessarily do so.
The passage states damage is 'inevitable' without intervention, implying it cannot be prevented, contradicting the idea that early action can prevent it.
Abscond means to leave hurriedly and secretly, often to avoid detection or prosecution. Flee secretly is the closest synonym.
The comparison should be parallel: either 'traditional classroom' or 'traditional classrooms' (plural) for consistency.
A pragmatic (practical, realistic) approach to problem-solving would earn professional respect, unlike whimsical or frivolous approaches.
The passage directly states the civilization 'flourished due to' trade routes, indicating their importance to prosperity.
Obfuscate means to deliberately make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.
With 'neither...nor', when the second noun is plural (employees), the verb should be plural ('were').
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail and care. Painstaking conveys the same meaning of careful, thorough work.