GATE 2026 Chemical Engineering, Q1 · General Aptitude
The correct answer is A, exaggerates; engenders.
Question
"He often _____ the numbers. False claims are not going to help. Honesty _____ trust", said the manager. Choose the option with the correct order of words to fill the blanks.
Official answer: exaggerates; engenders
Why
GATE 2026 official key: (A). "Exaggerates" fits inflating the numbers; "engenders" (= creates) fits "Honesty engenders trust".
Explanation cross-checked for consistency. Final answer matches the official IIT answer key.