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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks to fill in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

Mr. Naimi, the chief secretary, was unceremoniously _________after party's __________defeat in general elections.

Option 1: exiled, predictable

Option 2: ousted, disastrous

Option 3: recommended, unexpected

Option 4: honoured, stupendous


Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: ousted, disastrous


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Ousted: To be forcefully removed from a position or place. This is the correct option, as it fits the context of Mr. Naimi being removed from his position as chief secretary.

Disastrous: Causing great damage or suffering; highly unfortunate. This is the correct option, as it accurately describes the nature of the defeat in the general elections.

The meanings of the other words are as follows:

  • Exiled: To be banished or sent away from one's country or home.

  • Recommended: To suggest or put forward as being suitable for a particular purpose.

  • Honoured: To be respected or regarded with great esteem.

  • Predictable: Able to be predicted or expected.

  • Unexpected: Not expected or regarded as likely to happen.

  • Stupendous: Extremely impressive; amazing.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Mr. Naimi, the chief secretary, was unceremoniously ousted after the party's disastrous defeat in general elections."

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