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GATE 2023 EC – Question 1

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

“I cannot support this proposal. My ________ will not permit it.”

  1. conscious
  2. consensus
  3. conscience
  4. consent

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Correct answer: (C) conscience

Explanation

"Conscience" is the inner sense of right and wrong, which can "not permit" an action. "Conscious" is an adjective, "consensus" means general agreement and "consent" means permission given, none of which fits the sentence.