GATE AG 2017 • Q57 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Analytical & Spatial Aptitude

Subtopic: Logic Deduction & Pattern Recognition

Question Statement:

If you choose plan P, you will have to __________ plan Q, as these two are mutually __________.

Options:

  • (A) forgo, exclusive
  • (B) forget, inclusive
  • (C) accept, exhaustive
  • (D) adopt, intrusive

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

• “Mutually exclusive” is the standard collocation for two options that cannot both be chosen; choosing one means you must “forgo” (give up) the other. • The other option pairs either contradict the intended meaning (“mutually inclusive/exhaustive/intrusive” do not fit the choose-one-or-the-other logic) or use the wrong verb (“forget/accept/adopt” don’t mean ‘give up’). • Final Answer: (A) forgo, exclusive

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