Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word.
The women of this country never questioned anything. Why are they so credulous?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Willing to believe promptly without adequate evidence.
The underlined word 'credulous' means:
Easily convinced or too ready to believe things, especially without proper evidence or critical thinking.
In the sentence:
'The women of this country never questioned anything. Why are they so credulous?'
The word 'credulous' is used to criticize the tendency of blindly believing or accepting things without questioning.
Why the other options are incorrect:
Option 1: Reluctant to face the difficulties of life with courage
This refers to cowardice or avoidance, not being gullible or easily convinced.
Option 2: Suspicious of everything surrounding them
This is the opposite of 'credulous' — someone suspicious is not easily convinced.
Option 4: Indifferent to the basic necessities of life
This describes apathy, not credulity.