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Q.261
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The startup's _______ growth in the fintech sector _______ its competitors' traditional models obsolete.
A
sluggish; proved
B
exponential; rendered
C
modest; suggested
D
stagnant; made
Correct Answer:
B. exponential; rendered
Explanation:
Exponential growth and rendered obsolete form a logical pair expressing rapid disruption.
Q.262
Medium
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Despite the NGO's _______ attempts to alleviate poverty, structural inequalities remain deeply _______ in society.
A
futile; rooted
B
earnest; entrenched
C
superficial; temporary
D
half-hearted; fleeting
Correct Answer:
B. earnest; entrenched
Explanation:
Earnest attempts acknowledge good faith efforts, while entrenched accurately describes deep-seated inequalities.
Q.263
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The minister's _______ explanation for the policy reversal was widely seen as _______.
A
transparent; credible
B
evasive; contrived
C
clear; suspicious
D
detailed; unconvincing
Correct Answer:
B. evasive; contrived
Explanation:
Evasive explanation that is contrived creates internal logical consistency showing skepticism.
Q.264
Medium
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The scientist's _______ findings challenged the _______ theory that had dominated the field for decades.
A
preliminary; accepted
B
groundbreaking; orthodox
C
inconclusive; rejected
D
dubious; revolutionary
Correct Answer:
B. groundbreaking; orthodox
Explanation:
Groundbreaking findings challenging an orthodox theory demonstrates clear paradigm shift.
Q.265
Medium
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The cultural festival's _______ blend of traditional and contemporary art forms was both _______ and innovative.
A
awkward; outdated
B
seamless; nostalgic
C
jarring; progressive
D
chaotic; experimental
Correct Answer:
B. seamless; nostalgic
Explanation:
Seamless blend allows both nostalgic and innovative elements to coexist harmoniously.
Q.266
Medium
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The journalist's _______ investigation into corporate malpractices was both _______ and meticulously documented.
A
superficial; thorough
B
biased; balanced
C
rigorous; well-researched
D
cursory; detailed
Correct Answer:
C. rigorous; well-researched
Explanation:
Rigorous investigation that is well-researched shows consistency in describing thorough journalism.
Q.267
Medium
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The author's _______ narrative style, combined with _______ character development, made the novel utterly engaging.
A
convoluted; sparse
B
lucid; nuanced
C
simplistic; elaborate
D
verbose; superficial
Correct Answer:
B. lucid; nuanced
Explanation:
Lucid narrative and nuanced character development both contribute to an engaging novel.
Q.268
Medium
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The athlete's _______ training regimen, though initially _______, ultimately proved effective in achieving Olympic medals.
A
relaxed; beneficial
B
rigorous; grueling
C
lenient; rewarding
D
moderate; successful
Correct Answer:
B. rigorous; grueling
Explanation:
A rigorous regimen being grueling initially but effective shows justified difficulty.
Q.269
Medium
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Despite facing _______ criticism from climate activists, the energy minister defended the nation's transition strategy as pragmatic.
A
scathing
B
muted
C
perfunctory
D
superficial
Correct Answer:
A. scathing
Explanation:
'Scathing' (harsh and severe) best fits the context of 'criticism from climate activists,' contrasting with the minister's defense.
Q.270
Medium
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The ISRO's recent lunar mission demonstrated _______ precision in its autonomous landing system, setting new standards for space technology.
A
paramount
B
exquisite
C
peripheral
D
negligible
Correct Answer:
B. exquisite
Explanation:
'Exquisite' means extremely fine or precise. The context of 'setting new standards' supports this choice over alternatives.
