Question
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given
with two blanks, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the pair of words from the given options that best fits the context of the sentence as a whole, making it grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. If none of the given pairs fit the sentence, select 'None of the above' as your answer. Often criticized for his polarizing judicial philosophy, the supreme court justice consistently maintained that navigating complex constitutional disputes required a delicate balance between the inflexible ________ of historical precedent and the evolving, often unpredictable demands of contemporary ________.Solution
The sentence requires a contrast between rigid legal history and fluid modern needs. "Strictures" refers to severe restrictions or rigid rules, fitting the description of historical precedent perfectly. The judge must balance this rigidity against the modern demand for "equity" (fairness and justice in a given situation). Option (a) fails because society does not demand "apathy" (indifference). Option (b) fails as "dogmatism" implies rigid adherence to doctrine, which conflicts with "evolving, unpredictable demands." Option (c) fails because an "anachronism" is a thing belonging to a period other than the present, the opposite of "contemporary."
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bold segment in the given sentence.
Neither of the two proposals have been approved by the...
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No impro...
Since then, these companies have become big business, with no government having the courage to tip their wings .
India has seen as a powerful force in the region which must be engaged with, (A)/ and kept onside for the difficult conversations on terrorism, drugs a...
India will not export the raw materials to China even though China might say that they will reduce the levy on imported goods.
The EWS quota remains a conspiracy as its critics say it declines the size of the open category, besides reaching the 50% limit on the total reservation...
In the following sentences, an idiom or idiomatic phrase is given in bold. You need to determine whether the given idiom is correctly used in the conte...
Directions: In each question, a part of the sentence is made bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A), (B), (C) and (D) wh...
The potential of India’s district hospital system to dramatically expansion accessing for quality secondary and tertiary health care has ne...
Prayer is not a sign of fear,but a time-tested skill in getting rid of fear .
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