GATE 2020 CH – Question 2
Despite a string of poor performances, the chances of K. L. Rahul’s selection in the team are ______.
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Correct answer: (B) bright
Explanation
“Despite” introduces a contrast: poor performances would normally reduce selection prospects, but the sentence says the prospects remain favourable. “Bright” expresses those favourable chances. “Slim” would agree with, rather than contrast with, the poor performances. Thus B.