Q26 / 270 · NDA 2020 · General Ability

Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word The whole thing was a futile exercise.

  • A
    costly
  • Correct answer
    B
    pointless
  • C
    indecisive
  • D
    successful

Solution

Futile means producing no result or effect; pointless also means the same i.e. serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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