GATE2012 AE: GA-3

Question

Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence:
 

The administrators went on to implement yet another unreasonable measure, arguing that the measures were already ___ and one more would hardly make a difference.

• A. reflective
• B. utopian
• C. luxuriant
• D. unpopular

Comments

Can seniors please provide the explanation for the above question?

Answer 1

"yet another unreasonable measure" and "measures were already" means that the new measure is surely unreasonable. "unpopular" is the most suitable word here. 

"reflective" and "luxuriant" are not negative words and hence cannot fit here. "utopian" is far more negative than "unreasonable" and hence unsuitable.

Correct Option: D.

Comments

Utopian is a positive word.

Dystopian is a negative word.

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yes @Tushrv is correct.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/utopian

Answer 2

(D)

unpopular seems to be the most suitable alternative to unreasonable

Answer 3

Answer: Option D

reflective: deeply or seriously thoughtful

utopian: characterized by or aspiring to impracticable perfection

luxuriant: marked by complexity and richness of detail

unpopular: regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval

Since it is unpopular, so even adding new measure won’t make much difference.

Answer 4

I think reflective can make sense..