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Question 1421. Despite wide campaigning for their _____ and several advances, a large majority of women remain voiceless and powerless.(A) empowerment(B) remonstration(C) education(D) emancipation(E) security(F) edification

A and F
B and F
C and D
A and D
C and E

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> A and D

In spite of wide campaigning for their emancipation and empowerment, women still continue to remain voiceless and powerless.

Question 1422. The natural beauty of the _____ location and its lush vegetation and wildlife have been a rich source opportune of inspiration for artists and naturalists. (A) chaotic(B) scenic(C) picturesque(D) rustic(E) opulent(F) terrestrial

A and D
D and E
B and C
E and F
A and B

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> B and C

A scenic or a picturesque location with its natural beauty is quite likely to in spire artists and naturalists.

Question 1423. Tolerance is _____ for peaceful relations among the members of a society.(A) egalitarian(B) indispensable(C) redundant(D) imperative(E) phenomenal(F) apparent

A and B
B and D
B and C
E and F
C and E

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> B and D

Tolerance is necessary to peaceful relations among the members of a society. Hence indispensable and imperative are apt here.

Question 1424. A person who remains courageous even during times of _____ will ultimately emerge successful.(A) grief(B) adversity(C) destruction(D) horror(E) suffering(F) cheer

A and B
B and E
A and E
C and D
A and D

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> B and E

One is most likely to emerge successful from an adverse situation if one is courageous. So also when one suffers.

Question 1425. The easiest and most efficient way to encourage or secure _____ with international norms is through voluntary, not coercive means.(A) conformity(B) judiciousness(C) discipline(D) compliance(E) ingenuity(F) correspondence

A and D
B and C
B and E
A and F
E and F

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> A and D

The words 'voluntary' and 'coercive' point to 'compliance' and 'conformity'.

Question 1426. After a protracted illness which left her weak and _____, she is now on the road to recovery.(A) energized(B) debilitated(C) invigorated(D) emaciated(E) robust(F) enervated

A and C
B and F
D and E
B and D
E and F

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> B and F

A, C and E are ruled out because an illness, does not leave anyone 'energized', 'invigorated' or 'robust' (strong). D is inappropriate because a minor ailment does not leave a person 'emaciated' (thin). B and F are most appropriate.

Question 1427. Although she was _____ by his infuriating remarks she remained calm and composed.(A) piqued(B) riled(C) amused(D) beguiled(E) captivated(F) regaled

C and F
A and B
D and E
E and F
C and D

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> A and B

One is 'piqued' or 'riled' by remarks that are infuriating.

Question 1428. While enduring extreme hardships in life, what one needs is mental _____ and not just physical stamina.(A) energy(B) resilience(C) flexibility(D) sanity(E) resistance(F) restraint

A and E
B and C
B and E
A and D
E and F

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> B and C

Mental strength or 'resilience' (the ability of people to recover quickly from a shock or injury) or flexibility is required to endure hardships in life. The words 'sanity' and 'restraint' are inappropriate for the blank.

Question 1429. His diligence and _____ execution of any task assigned to him is worthy of emulation.(A) perfunctory(B) punctilious(C) meticulous(D) slipshod(E) desultory(F) tactful

A and B
A and E
B and C
D and E
E and F

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> B and C

'Punctilious' (diligent) execution of work deserves 'applause'. As does 'meticulous work'.

Question 1430. Although he believes in expressing his views openly, his _____ earned him few friends and many enemies.(A) haughtiness(B) superciliousness(C) imperiousness(D) forthrightness(E) insolence(F) candidness

A and B
B and C
C and D
D and F
E and F

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> D and F

The first part of the sentence gives a clue to this question. A person who believes in expressing his views openly is forthright or candid. Hence choice (D).