Match the phrases given in List-I with the one-word substitutes given in List-II.
| List-I (Phrases) | List-II (Words) |
|---|---|
| (A) A monument built in memory of people who are buried somewhere else | (I) Ultimatum |
| (B) An official pardon given to a group of people, often for political offences | (II) Cenotaph |
| (C) An official order that stops an activity for a period of time | (III) Moratorium |
| (D) A final demand, with a threat of action if it is not met | (IV) Amnesty |
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 | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) A monument built in memory of people who are buried somewhere else | (II) Cenotaph | A cenotaph is a memorial for the dead. Their bodies are not buried there. | Every Independence Day, the mayor lays a wreath at the old cenotaph near the clock tower. |
| (B) An official pardon given to a group of people, often for political offences | (IV) Amnesty | Amnesty is a pardon given by the government. The people are not punished for what they did. | After the peace talks, the state gave amnesty to the rebels who gave up their arms. |
| (C) An official order that stops an activity for a period of time | (III) Moratorium | A moratorium is an order to stop something for a time. It can be lifted later. | The bank allowed a three-month moratorium on loan payments during the floods. |
| (D) A final demand, with a threat of action if it is not met | (I) Ultimatum | An ultimatum is a last warning. If the demand is not met, the person giving it will act. | The landlord gave us an ultimatum to pay the rent by Friday or leave the flat. |