Question

Complete the sentence with most suitable option-
According to ______ sources, the Chief Minister did not consult his cabinet members on this issue.
a) Intelligent
b) Simple
c) Reliable
d) Fundamental

Answer 1

Hint: Read the given sentence carefully. Try to make out the core meaning of it. Find out the subject, predicate, and object of the given sentence.

Complete answer:
 The given sentence conveys that according to certain sources, the Chief Minister didn’t consult his cabinet on a particular issue. The given options are adjectives. We have to fill in the blank with the most suitable one.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct option-
Option ‘a’ is Intelligent. It is an adjective that means having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level. For example Anna is intelligent and hard-working.
Option ‘b’ is Simple. It is an adjective which means easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. For example A simple solution.
Option ‘c’ is Reliable. It is an adjective which means – consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted. For example A reliable source of information.
Option ‘d’ is Fundamental. It is an adjective which means forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. For example : The protection of fundamental human rights.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. The correct word to be filled in is – reliable. Hence, option ‘c’ is the correct option

Note:
 All the other options are plausible distractions. You must know the meaning of all the given words to find out the correct answer.