Match the words given in List I with their correct synonyms given in List II
| LIST-I (Words) | LIST-II (Synonyms) | ||
| A. | Proscription | I. | Prohibition |
| B. | Subjection | II. | Assortment |
| C. | Miscellany | III. | Salary |
| D. | Emolument | IV. | Subjugation |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A - I, B - IV, C - II, D - III
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Proscription | I. Prohibition | Proscription is the official banning of something; prohibition is the act of forbidding something by law or rule. The two words are synonyms. | The proscription of plastic bags came into force last year. |
| B. Subjection | IV. Subjugation | Subjection is the state of being under someone else's control; subjugation is the act of conquering and bringing people under control. The two words are synonyms. | The people suffered centuries of subjection to foreign rulers. |
| C. Miscellany | II. Assortment | A miscellany is a mixed collection of different things; an assortment is a mixture of different kinds of things. The two words are synonyms. | The magazine is a miscellany of stories, poems and essays. |
| D. Emolument | III. Salary | Emolument is the money paid for work or for holding an office; salary is the fixed regular pay for a job. The two words are synonyms. | The emoluments of judges are fixed by law. |
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| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| proscription | 15-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |