Contextual word selection in legal context
XAT 2015 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Hard · Vocabulary
Identify the correct sequence of words that would most aptly fit the blanks in the following passage.
It is _____ (i) _____ that the accused had _____ (ii) _____ _____ (iii) _____ from all criminal activities by adopting the _____ (iv) _____ of a sanyasi. However, despite repeated requests from the counsel for prosecution, the court has _____ (v) _____ a lie detector to ascertain the truth.
- A.
(i) inferred, (ii) feigned, (iii) separation, (iv) deportment, (v) prescribed
- B.
(i) inferred, (ii) forged, (iii) parting, (iv) deportment, (v) proscribed
- C.
(i) implied, (ii) faked, (iii) separation, (iv) demeanour, (v) proscribed
- D.
(i) implied, (ii) feigned, (iii) separation, (iv) demeanour, (v) prescribed
- E.
(i) inferred, (ii) faked, (iii) cessation, (iv) deportment, (v) proscribed
C
Explanation
- (i) 'implied' fits the context of suggestion.
- (ii) 'faked' fits taking on a false identity.
- (iii) 'separation' from criminal activities.
- (iv) 'demeanour' means outward behavior or bearing.
- (v) 'proscribed' means forbidden/banned by court.
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