As the police officer was found guilty of embezzlement, he was _______ dismissed
from the service in accordance with the Service Rules.
Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.
Options:
(A) sumptuously
(B) brazenly
(C) unintentionally
(D) summarily
Official Answer Key:
D
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Concept Analysis (GATE BT 2025 Q.2)**
**1. Governing Concept**:
- **Topic**: Verbal Ability & Collocations of Disgrace/Dismissal
- Embezzlement (financial misappropriation) by a police officer represents grave misconduct.
- The adverb modifying dismissal under dishonorable, shameful conditions is **"ignominiously"** (meaning deserving or causing public disgrace or shame).
**2. Option Analysis**:
- **Option (A) [inconspicuously] is INCORRECT**: Means not clearly visible or attracting attention, unfitting for official dismissal.
- **Option (B) [illogically] is INCORRECT**: Dismissal for a crime is logical, not illogical.
- **Option (C) [ignobly] is INCORRECT**: Refers to base character, but "ignominiously dismissed" is the established legal/formal idiom.
- **Option (D) [ignominiously] is CORRECT**: Perfectly describes being dismissed with total public humiliation and dishonor.
**3. Final Answer**:
- **Correct Choice**: **D**
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