Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised part of the sentence.

The aberration in the Indian economy can be attributed to the shortsightedness of its political masters.

• A. deviation
• B. privilege
• C. steadfastness
• D. procrastination

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

An “aberration” means a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.

Option A is the correct answer because a “deviation” means a departure from what is normal, hence it is the correct meaning for the given word.

Option B is incorrect because “steadfastness” means the quality of being dutiful and unwavering, which is incorrect because it is not the same as an aberration.

Option C is incorrect because “privilege” means a special right, advantage granted or available only to a particular person or group, which is not the correct meaning for the given word.

Option D is incorrect because procrastination means to delay a task due to laziness or other reasons which is not the correct meaning for the given word. Hence it is incorrect.