English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishFill in the Blanks
Directions: In the questions given below, a blank has been provided for each and needs to be filled with the appropriate word. Choose the best option among the given ones. Our chief economic advisor recently noted that although the level was still below potential, the Indian economy seemed to be picking up resiliently in terms of growth and very __________ stated that India was both a story of revival and risks.
Options
- AElaborated
- BSummary
- CSuccinctly
- DRudely
Correct answer
C. Succinctly
Step-by-step solution
The statement talks about India’s chief economic advisor’s words about Indian economy. After putting across his views, he summarizes his thoughts at the end. We need a word that can convey the same. Elaborated and stated are similar and would be redundant. Thus, option A is incorrect. Summary is correct in terms of meaning but not grammar. Rudely is absurd while debatable is an adjective and we need an adverb in the blank. Only succinctly fits right in. This means concise and here refers to the chief ec