Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Meanings) |
|---|---|
| (A) Ursine | (I) Of or relating to birds |
| (B) Porcine | (II) Of or like a pig |
| (C) Avian | (III) Of or like a lion |
| (D) Leonine | (IV) Of or like a bear |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Ursine | (IV) Of or like a bear | Ursine describes bears or something that looks or moves like a bear. | The wrestler was a huge, ursine man with thick arms and a slow, heavy walk. |
| (B) Porcine | (II) Of or like a pig | Porcine describes pigs or something that looks like a pig. | The new flu was traced to a porcine virus found on a farm. |
| (C) Avian | (I) Of or relating to birds | Avian is used for anything to do with birds. | Poultry farms in Kerala were closed after a case of avian flu. |
| (D) Leonine | (III) Of or like a lion | Leonine describes lions or a person who looks like a lion, often with thick hair. | The old poet had a leonine head of white hair. |