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Q.111 Medium Fill in the Blanks
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.

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Q.112 Medium Fill in the Blanks
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.

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Q.113 Medium Fill in the Blanks
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.

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Q.114 Medium Fill in the Blanks
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.

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Q.115 Medium Fill in the Blanks
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.

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Q.116 Medium Fill in the Blanks
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A awkward; outdated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.

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Q.117 Medium Fill in the Blanks
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.

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Q.118 Medium Fill in the Blanks
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.

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Q.119 Medium Fill in the Blanks
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.

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Q.120 Medium Fill in the Blanks
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.

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