Choose the correct synonym for 'Dubious'.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct synonym for 'Dubious'.”
The accepted answer is A. Doubtful. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Dubious'.” is answered by Doubtful (option A). Option B (“Unaffected”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Doubtful. Option C (“Contradict”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Doubtful. Remaining alternatives (Naive) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Doubtful is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Doubtful ✓
- B. Unaffected
Why not B: “Unaffected” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Doubtful. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Dubious'.” is answered by Doubtful (option A). Option B (“Unaffected”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall o
- C. Contradict
Why not C: “Contradict” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Doubtful. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Dubious'.” is answered by Doubtful (option A). Option B (“Unaffected”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall o
- D. Naive
Why not D: “Naive” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Doubtful. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Dubious'.” is answered by Doubtful (option A). Option B (“Unaffected”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall o
Correct answer
A. Doubtful
Explanation
“Choose the correct synonym for 'Dubious'.” is answered by Doubtful (option A). Option B (“Unaffected”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Doubtful. Option C (“Contradict”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Doubtful. Remaining alternatives (Naive) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Doubtful is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Synonyms Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, vocabulary, synonyms, NTS
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