Question

In the given question, a highlighted word has been mentioned and there are three ways in which the word has been used in either similar or different ways. You are required to check which of the sentences have correctly used the highlighted word, and mark that as your answer. LABYRINTHINE
I. The regulatory framework governing international digital taxation has become increasingly labyrinthine, making compliance exceptionally difficult for multinational corporations operating across jurisdictions.
II. The scientist proposed a labyrinthine solution to simplify the experimental procedure and eliminate unnecessary methodological complexities.
III. Investigators struggled to navigate the labyrinthine network of shell companies and offshore accounts allegedly used to conceal illicit financial transactions.

Q: Answer-In the given question, a highlighted word has been mentioned and there are three ways in which the w...

Labyrinthine means complicated, confusing, intricate, or difficult to navigate , like a maze. In sentence I , the word is correctly used because a complex regulatory framework can be described as labyrinthine . In sentence II , the usage is incorrect. A labyrinthine solution would mean a complicated solution, but the sentence says the solution was proposed to simplify the procedure. This creates a meaning contradiction. In sentence III , the word is correctly used because a complex network of shell companies and offshore accounts can be called labyrinthine . Hence, option c.