JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 54

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words: As he was a gullible leader, his followers took advantage of him

1. A.He was weak and unable to enforce his authority
2. B.He was partial and unfair in dispensing justice
3. C.He was simple minded to a fault
4. D.He was slow to act
5. E.He was lacking in education and experience in everyday affairs