GATE CS 2015 Set 3 — Question 1

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyVocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)Verbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Vocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)

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Question

Extreme focus on syllabus and studying for tests has become such a dominant concern of Indian students that they close their minds to anything___________to the requirements of the exam.

Correct answer (B) extraneous Solution The sentence suggests that students are so narrowly focused on the syllabus that they ignore anything not directly part of it. "Extraneous" means irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with, which fits the context of closing one's mind to things outside the core requirements. (A) related - This would mean they close their minds to things that are part of the exam, which is the opposite of the intended meaning. (C) outside - While similar in meaning, "extraneous" is the more precise academic term for irrelevant information in this context. (D) useful - This would imply they ignore helpful things, but the focus is specifically on the relationship to the exam requirements. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) extraneous Solution The sentence suggests that students are so narrowly focused on the syllabus that they ignore anything not directly part of it. "Extraneous" means irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with, which fits the context of closing one's mind to things outside the core requirements. (A) related - This would mean they close their minds to things that are part of the exam, which is the opposite of the intended meaning. (C) outside - While similar in meaning, "extraneous" is the more precise academic term for irrelevant information in this context. (D) useful - This would imply they ignore helpful things, but the focus is specifically on the relationship to the exam requirements.

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