As the police officer was found guilty of embezzlement, he was _______ dismissed
from the service in accordance with the Service Rules.
Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.
Options:
(A) sumptuously
(B) brazenly
(C) unintentionally
(D) summarily
Official Answer Key:
D
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2025 Q.2)**
**1. Vocabulary & Legal / Administrative Collocation**:
- **Prompt**: "As the police officer was found guilty of embezzlement, he was _______ dismissed from the service in accordance with the Service Rules."
- **Context**: Disciplinary and service rules regarding serious criminal offenses (like embezzlement) mandate immediate termination without standard lengthy inquiry proceedings.
**2. Detailed Option Analysis**:
- **(A) sumptuously**: In a lavish, luxurious manner (completely contradictory to disciplinary action).
- **(B) brazenly**: Boldly and shamelessly (describes misconduct, not official employer dismissal).
- **(C) unintentionally**: Accidentally (official disciplinary dismissals are deliberate and formal).
- **(D) summarily [CORRECT]**: Legal term meaning immediately, without customary formalities or procedural delay.
**3. Official Verification**:
The verified official IIT answer is **Option (D)** (`summarily`).
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