Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List I with the appropriate words given in List II :-
| LIST-I | LIST-II |
| A. The ---- child solved the difficult puzzle quickly. | I. precipitous |
| B. The_______ morning was perfect for a walk | II. precocious |
| C. The committee made a ------ decision that reflected both fairness and wisdom | III. judicious |
| D. The hill was too_____ for them to scale in one go. | IV. salubrious |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) The precocious child solved the difficult puzzle quickly. | (II) precocious | Precocious means having developed certain abilities much earlier than is usual for one's age. A child who solves a difficult puzzle quickly is precocious. |
| (B) The salubrious morning was perfect for a walk. | (IV) salubrious | Salubrious means healthy, good for the health (said of air, climate or a place). A fresh, healthy morning is perfect for a walk. |
| (C) The committee made a judicious decision that reflected both fairness and wisdom. | (III) judicious | Judicious means showing good judgement, sensible and wise. The decision reflected fairness and wisdom. |
| (D) The hill was too precipitous for them to scale in one go. | (I) precipitous | Precipitous means very steep, almost vertical. A precipitous hill is hard to climb in one go. |
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