Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II:-
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List-I (Words) |
List-II (Definitions) |
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(A). Inexpedient |
(I). That which cannot be persuaded, changed or stopped |
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(B). Denouement |
(II). Placing people or things together to show contrast or relationship. |
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(C). Inexorable |
(III). That which is not practical, suitable or advisable. |
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(D). Juxtaposition |
(IV). The final part of the play, film etc. where the matters are explained or resolved. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
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| (A). Inexpedient | (III). That which is not practical, suitable or advisable. | Inexpedient (in- + expedient, "useful") means not wise or practical in the circumstances. | It would be inexpedient to raise fees during a recession. |
| (B). Denouement | (IV). The final part of the play, film etc. where the matters are explained or resolved. | The denouement (French) is the ending where the mystery is cleared up. | In the denouement, the detective reveals the real thief. |
| (C). Inexorable | (I). That which cannot be persuaded, changed or stopped | Inexorable means impossible to stop or change. | Nothing could halt the inexorable rise of the floodwater. |
| (D). Juxtaposition | (II). Placing people or things together to show contrast or relationship. | Juxtaposition is placing things side by side so that their difference or link stands out. | The juxtaposition of old huts and new towers shows the city's growth. |
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