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GATE 2017 ME (ME2) – Question 2

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

If you choose plan P, you will have to ______ plan Q, as the two are mutually ______.

  1. forgo, exclusive
  2. forget, inclusive
  3. accept, exhaustive
  4. adopt, intrusive

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Correct answer: (A) forgo, exclusive

Explanation

Mutually exclusive plans cannot both be selected. Choosing P therefore requires one to forgo Q. The fitting pair is **forgo, exclusive, A**; inclusive and exhaustive describe different relationships.