GATE 2020 BT – Question 2

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Despite a string of poor performances, the chances of K. L. Rahul’s selection in the team are ______.

slim
bright
obvious
uncertain

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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.

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