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Q.261
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The startup's _______ growth in the fintech sector _______ its competitors' traditional models obsolete.
Asluggish; proved
Bexponential; rendered
Cmodest; suggested
Dstagnant; made
Correct Answer:
B. exponential; renderedExplanation:
Exponential growth and rendered obsolete form a logical pair expressing rapid disruption.
Q.262
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Despite the NGO's _______ attempts to alleviate poverty, structural inequalities remain deeply _______ in society.
Afutile; rooted
Bearnest; entrenched
Csuperficial; temporary
Dhalf-hearted; fleeting
Correct Answer:
B. earnest; entrenchedExplanation:
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 _______.
Atransparent; credible
Bevasive; contrived
Cclear; suspicious
Ddetailed; unconvincing
Correct Answer:
B. evasive; contrivedExplanation:
Evasive explanation that is contrived creates internal logical consistency showing skepticism.
Q.264
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The scientist's _______ findings challenged the _______ theory that had dominated the field for decades.
Apreliminary; accepted
Bgroundbreaking; orthodox
Cinconclusive; rejected
Ddubious; revolutionary
Correct Answer:
B. groundbreaking; orthodoxExplanation:
Groundbreaking findings challenging an orthodox theory demonstrates clear paradigm shift.
Q.265
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The cultural festival's _______ blend of traditional and contemporary art forms was both _______ and innovative.
Aawkward; outdated
Bseamless; nostalgic
Cjarring; progressive
Dchaotic; experimental
Correct Answer:
B. seamless; nostalgicExplanation:
Seamless blend allows both nostalgic and innovative elements to coexist harmoniously.
Q.266
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The journalist's _______ investigation into corporate malpractices was both _______ and meticulously documented.
Asuperficial; thorough
Bbiased; balanced
Crigorous; well-researched
Dcursory; detailed
Correct Answer:
C. rigorous; well-researchedExplanation:
Rigorous investigation that is well-researched shows consistency in describing thorough journalism.
Q.267
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The author's _______ narrative style, combined with _______ character development, made the novel utterly engaging.
Aconvoluted; sparse
Blucid; nuanced
Csimplistic; elaborate
Dverbose; superficial
Correct Answer:
B. lucid; nuancedExplanation:
Lucid narrative and nuanced character development both contribute to an engaging novel.
Q.268
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The athlete's _______ training regimen, though initially _______, ultimately proved effective in achieving Olympic medals.
Arelaxed; beneficial
Brigorous; grueling
Clenient; rewarding
Dmoderate; successful
Correct Answer:
B. rigorous; gruelingExplanation:
A rigorous regimen being grueling initially but effective shows justified difficulty.
Q.269
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Despite facing _______ criticism from climate activists, the energy minister defended the nation's transition strategy as pragmatic.
Ascathing
Bmuted
Cperfunctory
Dsuperficial
Correct Answer:
A. scathingExplanation:
'Scathing' (harsh and severe) best fits the context of 'criticism from climate activists,' contrasting with the minister's defense.
Q.270
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The ISRO's recent lunar mission demonstrated _______ precision in its autonomous landing system, setting new standards for space technology.
Aparamount
Bexquisite
Cperipheral
Dnegligible
Correct Answer:
B. exquisiteExplanation:
'Exquisite' means extremely fine or precise. The context of 'setting new standards' supports this choice over alternatives.
