Passage: Traffic accidents remain a leading cause of preventable deaths in many Pakistani cities, often linked to speeding, poor road conditions, and lack of helmet use among motorcyclists. Road safety campaigns have increased public awareness, yet enforcement of traffic laws remains inconsistent. Some traffic police officials argue that stricter, more consistent enforcement would save more lives than awareness campaigns alone. Question: In the passage, the word ‘inconsistent’ most nearly means:

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Passage: Traffic accidents remain a leading cause of preventable deaths in many Pakistani cities, often linked to speeding, poor road conditions, and lack of helmet use among motorcyclists. Road safety campaigns have increased public awareness, yet enforcement of traffic laws remains inconsistent. Some traffic police officials argue that stricter, more consistent enforcement would save more lives than awareness campaigns alone. Question: In the passage, the word &#8216;inconsistent&#8217; most nearly means:

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Not applied uniformly or reliably. 'Inconsistent enforcement' means it is applied unevenly, not that it is strict or fully absent

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