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keshav kumar

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why not gamble? (Question:535265.1)

Gambit has a meaning more close to "a series of initial tricks, that attracts or harms others for self gain, often employed by dishonest people."
first , Gamble puts a neutral and complete point of view, that suits better to the the statement, as given passage is talking about demonetisation as a whole but not only to few initial steps, and since passage is not critical of PM MODI for demonetisation, use of word like gambit and gimmick are sensibly uncalled for as they put negative sense into the passage that is showing the positive aspects of demonetisation.

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DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions on the basis of given passage.


The government has set the stage for _(1)_ in a mature capitalism in the country. The initiatives taken in the last four years will change the face of the Indian economy. Modi’s  demonetization _(2)_, together with the introduction of the goods and services tax (GST), has dealt a huge _(3)_ to petty commodity production and paved the way for an expansion of the formal sector, as _(4)_ brokerage reports never tire of pointing out. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code will lead to a rapid turnaround of stranded assets. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, or RERA, besides cleaning the _(5)_ stables in the sector, will eliminate the smaller and shadier operators.

Mark the correct option for blank _(2)_.

Options:
A)

gambit    

B)

gamble   

C)

gamut   

D)

gaffe

Solution:

Ans: (a) 'Gambit' will be the appropriate word used hers. Gambit, means a planned series of moves at the beginning of any task.  

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