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Which of the following is the most similar to PLAUSIBILITY in the given passage?1). Unbelievable 2). Fallacious 3). Dupe 4). Pliability

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Correct option - 5

Let's first find out the meaning of 'plausibility' :- SOMETHING seemingly worthy; SEEMS true or reasonable. 

Now, find the meaning of given options :-

UNBELIEVABLE - not able to be believed; unlikely to be true.

Fallacious - based on a mistaken BELIEF.

Dupe - deceive; trick.

Pliability - the quality of being easily bent; flexibility. 

CREDIBLE - capable of being believed; believable.
The context explains that belief of decline in the poverty in the country is based on the fact that it comes soon after a period when growth itself in India was fastest ever, the five-year period from 2003-04 onwards. "Credibility" comes with related with clarity or truthfulness of something. Hence, option 5 i.e. credibility is the most similar in meaning to given word "plausibility", 


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