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Q.531
Hard
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The parliamentary debates were marked by _______ rhetoric that _______ rather than resolved the contentious issues.
Ameasured; exacerbated
Binflammatory; exacerbated
Cconciliatory; ameliorated
Drational; obfuscated
Correct Answer:
B. inflammatory; exacerbatedExplanation:
Inflammatory rhetoric exacerbates tensions rather than resolving them.
Q.532
Hard
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The filmmaker's _______ portrayal of historical events was criticized for being both _______ and ideologically driven.
Aobjective; balanced
Bnuanced; impartial
Ctendentious; anachronistic
Dfaithful; accurate
Correct Answer:
C. tendentious; anachronisticExplanation:
Tendentious (biased) portrayal is anachronistic (historically inaccurate) when driven by ideology.
Q.533
Easy
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The philanthropist's _______ contributions to education have had a _______ impact on underprivileged communities across India.
Anegligible; minimal
Bsubstantial; transformative
Cmodest; tremendous
Dlimited; profound
Correct Answer:
B. substantial; transformativeExplanation:
Substantial contributions logically have transformative impact.
Q.534
Easy
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The startup's _______ approach to artificial intelligence has disrupted traditional sectors, attracting billions in investment.
Ainnovative
Bredundant
Carchaic
Dobsolete
Correct Answer:
A. innovativeExplanation:
The context indicates positive disruption and investment attraction, which aligns with 'innovative' rather than outdated or unnecessary approaches.
Q.535
Medium
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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.536
Medium
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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.
Q.537
Easy
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The Supreme Court's _______ verdict on digital privacy rights has significant implications for data protection laws across India.
Aambiguous
Blandmark
Cprovisional
Dtentative
Correct Answer:
B. landmarkExplanation:
'Landmark' indicates a significant, precedent-setting decision, which aligns with 'significant implications' mentioned in the sentence.
Q.538
Medium
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The monsoon's _______ arrival this year has left agricultural communities in a state of uncertainty regarding crop yields.
Apremature
Bpunctual
Cdelayed
Dcyclical
Correct Answer:
C. delayedExplanation:
The phrase 'uncertainty' and context suggest the monsoon did not arrive as expected, making 'delayed' the most appropriate answer.
Q.539
Medium
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The social media influencer's _______ endorsement of unregulated cryptocurrency schemes drew scrutiny from financial regulatory authorities.
Acautious
Breckless
Cmeasured
Dprudent
Correct Answer:
B. recklessExplanation:
The context indicates endorsement of unregulated schemes drew regulatory scrutiny, suggesting 'reckless' behavior rather than cautious or prudent.
Q.540
Medium
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The economist's _______ observations about post-pandemic consumer behavior have challenged conventional market theories.
Abanal
Bastute
Cvacuous
Dtrivial
Correct Answer:
B. astuteExplanation:
'Astute' (keen and sharp) fits the context of observations that 'challenged conventional theories,' implying insightful analysis.
