Fill in the blanks:
The retired judge was too__________ to be taken in by the spurious excuses presented by the ____________ crook.

Correct option is A

· Explanation:
· The sentence portrays a judge as insightful and a criminal’s actions as minor. "Perspicacious" (keen understanding) describes the judge’s awareness, while "petty" (of minor significance) applies to the crook’s actions.
· Meanings of Correct Answers:
· Perspicacious: Having a keen understanding and ability to notice small details. Hindi meaning: तीव्र बुद्धि वाला या तीक्ष्ण दृष्टि वाला
· Petty: Small, insignificant, or of minor importance. Hindi meaning: तुच्छ या छोटा
· Other Options:
· Sagacious, ingenious: "Sagacious" (wise) is suitable, but "ingenious" (clever) does not imply minor or petty actions.
· Astute, belligerent: "Astute" (perceptive) is suitable, but "belligerent" (aggressive) does not describe minor wrongdoing.
· Obtuse, paltry: "Obtuse" (lacking sharpness) is unsuitable for a judge, and "paltry" (worthless) lacks precision compared to "petty."
· Thus, "perspicacious, petty" accurately captures the judge’s insight and the minor nature of the crook's actions.