Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A book that contains information on various subjects

Encyclopaedia

The one-word substitute for a book that contains information on various subjects is encyclopedia.

• Encyclopedia is a book or set of books that provides information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and is normally organised alphabetically.
• Manuscript is a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
• Thesaurus is a book of words or of information about a particular field or set of concepts.
• Dictionary is a reference book listing alphabetically terms or names along with discussion of their meanings and applications.

Encyclopedia is the most appropriate word for this group of words because it specifically refers to a book that contains information on many subjects. The other words do not have the same connotation of comprehensiveness.