Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1706 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Basic English Grammar & Vocabulary

Question Statement:

A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory but in reality expresses an underlying truth is a:

Options:

  • (A) Paradox
  • (B) Pleonasmo
  • (C) Tautology
  • (D) Oxymoron

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

A paradox is a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that when investigated may prove to be well founded or true.
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