The scientist's theory was eventually _____ by experimental data.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Fill in the Blanks MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “The scientist's theory was eventually _____ by experimental data.”
The accepted answer is C. Validated. “The scientist's theory was eventually _____ by experimental data.” is answered by Validated (option C). Option A (“Ignored”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Validated. Option B (“Invalidated”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Validated. Remaining alternatives (Dismissed) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Validated is identified. Fill in the Blanks questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Fill in the Blanks recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Ignored
Why not A: “Ignored” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Validated. “The scientist's theory was eventually _____ by experimental data.” is answered by Validated (option C). Option A (“Ignored”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
- B. Invalidated
Why not B: “Invalidated” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Validated. “The scientist's theory was eventually _____ by experimental data.” is answered by Validated (option C). Option A (“Ignored”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
- C. Validated ✓
- D. Dismissed
Why not D: “Dismissed” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Validated. “The scientist's theory was eventually _____ by experimental data.” is answered by Validated (option C). Option A (“Ignored”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
Correct answer
C. Validated
Explanation
“The scientist's theory was eventually _____ by experimental data.” is answered by Validated (option C). Option A (“Ignored”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Validated. Option B (“Invalidated”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Validated. Remaining alternatives (Dismissed) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Validated is identified. Fill in the Blanks questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Fill in the Blanks recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Fill in the Blanks Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, NTS
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