Q.101
Hard
The witness's _______ account of the incident cast serious doubt on the defendant's _______ of innocence.
A
corroborated, assertion
B
equivocal, protestation
C
spurious, claim
D
credible, declaration
Correct Answer:
B. equivocal, protestation
Explanation:
Equivocal (unclear/contradictory) account with protestation (assertion of innocence) creates appropriate contrast.
Q.102
Hard
The bureaucrat's _______ refusal to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of citizens demonstrated his _______ attitude toward public welfare.
A
obstinate, progressive
B
obstinate, callous
C
flexible, benevolent
D
reasonable, altruistic
Correct Answer:
B. obstinate, callous
Explanation:
Obstinate refusal paired with callous (indifferent) attitude logically explains disregard for grievances.
Q.103
Hard
The activist's _______ campaigns against environmental degradation have proven more _______ than conventional advocacy methods.
A
conventional, conservative
B
unorthodox, efficacious
C
timid, revolutionary
D
moderate, radical
Correct Answer:
B. unorthodox, efficacious
Explanation:
Unorthodox (unconventional) campaigns being more efficacious (effective) creates logical contrast.
Q.104
Hard
The economist's _______ analysis of inflation trends was rendered _______ by recent market fluctuations in 2024.
A
accurate; vindicated
B
preliminary; moot
C
comprehensive; irrelevant
D
pessimistic; optimistic
Correct Answer:
C. comprehensive; irrelevant
Explanation:
Comprehensive analysis becoming irrelevant due to market changes shows impact of unforeseen events.
Q.105
Hard
The architect's _______ design philosophy, though aesthetically _______, faced practical implementation challenges.
A
conservative; innovative
B
minimalist; ornate
C
unconventional; striking
D
traditional; revolutionary
Correct Answer:
C. unconventional; striking
Explanation:
Unconventional yet striking design faces real-world implementation issues logically.
Q.106
Hard
The parliamentary debates were marked by _______ rhetoric that _______ rather than resolved the contentious issues.
A
measured; exacerbated
B
inflammatory; exacerbated
C
conciliatory; ameliorated
D
rational; obfuscated
Correct Answer:
B. inflammatory; exacerbated
Explanation:
Inflammatory rhetoric exacerbates tensions rather than resolving them.
Q.107
Hard
The filmmaker's _______ portrayal of historical events was criticized for being both _______ and ideologically driven.
A
objective; balanced
B
nuanced; impartial
C
tendentious; anachronistic
D
faithful; accurate
Correct Answer:
C. tendentious; anachronistic
Explanation:
Tendentious (biased) portrayal is anachronistic (historically inaccurate) when driven by ideology.
Q.108
Hard
The pharmaceutical company's _______ disclosure of clinical trial data violations resulted in significant regulatory penalties.
A
belated
B
prompt
C
voluntary
D
transparent
Correct Answer:
A. belated
Explanation:
'Belated' (late) fits best when penalties followed disclosure, indicating the revelation came late, contrasting with prompt or immediate disclosure.
Q.109
Hard
The technology startup's _______ expansion into emerging markets, though ambitious, lacked adequate infrastructure support.
A
conservative
B
circumscribed
C
precipitous
D
cautious
Correct Answer:
C. precipitous
Explanation:
'Precipitous' (hasty and steep) fits the context where ambition lacked adequate support, suggesting overly rapid expansion.
Arrange sentences logically:
A
A, B, C, D
B
C, A, B, D
C
A, C, B, D
D
B, A, C, D
Correct Answer:
A. A, B, C, D
Explanation:
Introduces blockchain and its advantages (A), explains broader applications (B), mentions corporate adoption (C), and identifies remaining challenges (D).
