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    In the following question, a sentence is given having

    two blanks in it followed by 5 options. Each option contains a pair of words. Choose the option which contains the correct pair of words that can be filled in both the blanks respectively to make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct. The scientistтАЩs controversial theory was initially __________ by the academic community, but over time, it gained __________ as new evidence emerged.
    A dismissed, traction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B embraced, opposition Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C challenged, obscurity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D rejected, downfall Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E overlooked, stagnation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Dismissed" means rejected or disregarded, which fits because the theory was not accepted at first."Traction" means gaining acceptance or popularity, which fits the idea of the theory becoming more widely accepted over time. "Embraced, opposition" тАУ If the theory was "embraced," it wouldnтАЩt have faced initial rejection."Challenged, obscurity" тАУ If it was "challenged," it doesnтАЩt necessarily mean it was dismissed. "Obscurity" contradicts the idea of gaining recognition."Rejected, downfall" тАУ "Downfall" implies failure, whereas the sentence suggests the theory eventually gained acceptance."Overlooked, stagnation" тАУ "Overlooked" doesnтАЩt mean outright rejection, and "stagnation" means no progress, which contradicts "gaining recognition."

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