Q.151
Easy
The _______ of the ancient manuscript revealed fascinating historical insights.
A destruction
B decipherment
C disposition
D dismissal
Correct Answer:
B. decipherment Explanation:
Decipherment means decoding or interpreting something unclear. It logically leads to 'revealed insights'.
Q.152
Easy
His _______ remarks during the meeting offended several colleagues present.
A judicious
B perspicacious
C acrimonious
D magnanimous
Correct Answer:
C. acrimonious Explanation:
Acrimonious means bitter or harsh. It's the only word that logically fits with 'offended colleagues'.
Q.153
Easy
The new government's _______ approach to digital transformation has revolutionized public service delivery across multiple sectors.
A pragmatic
B obsolete
C indifferent
D chaotic
Correct Answer:
A. pragmatic Explanation:
Pragmatic means practical and realistic, fitting the context of effective government reform.
Q.154
Easy
The climate summit of 2024 demonstrated nations' _______ commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 2030.
A superficial
B genuine
C nominal
D dubious
Correct Answer:
B. genuine Explanation:
Genuine indicates authentic commitment, contrasting with superficial or nominal efforts.
Q.155
Easy
The judicial system's _______ in resolving cases has led to a severe _______ in the courts.
A efficiency; congestion
B delay; backlog
C swiftness; prosperity
D complacency; advancement
Correct Answer:
B. delay; backlog Explanation:
Delay causes a backlog, establishing a clear cause-and-effect relationship.
Q.156
Easy
The pandemic's economic impact was so _______ that recovery remains _______.
A minor; swift
B devastating; protracted
C temporary; immediate
D limited; expedited
Correct Answer:
B. devastating; protracted Explanation:
Devastating impact logically correlates with protracted recovery time.
Q.157
Easy
The government's _______ policies on renewable energy have _______ the nation's dependence on fossil fuels.
A ambiguous; increased
B progressive; reduced
C conservative; accelerated
D vacillating; stabilized
Correct Answer:
B. progressive; reduced Explanation:
Progressive policies logically reduce fossil fuel dependence.
Q.158
Easy
The philanthropist's _______ contributions to education have had a _______ impact on underprivileged communities across India.
A negligible; minimal
B substantial; transformative
C modest; tremendous
D limited; profound
Correct Answer:
B. substantial; transformative Explanation:
Substantial contributions logically have transformative impact.
Q.159
Easy
The startup's _______ approach to artificial intelligence has disrupted traditional sectors, attracting billions in investment.
A innovative
B redundant
C archaic
D obsolete
Correct Answer:
A. innovative Explanation:
The context indicates positive disruption and investment attraction, which aligns with 'innovative' rather than outdated or unnecessary approaches.
Q.160
Easy
The Supreme Court's _______ verdict on digital privacy rights has significant implications for data protection laws across India.
A ambiguous
B landmark
C provisional
D tentative
Correct Answer:
B. landmark Explanation:
'Landmark' indicates a significant, precedent-setting decision, which aligns with 'significant implications' mentioned in the sentence.
