Match the descriptions in List-I with the one-word substitutes in List-II.
| List-I (Descriptions) | List-II (Words) |
|---|---|
| (A) A person whose job is to load goods onto ships and unload them at a port | (I) Sommelier |
| (B) A person who lends money to people who leave something valuable with him as security | (II) Stevedore |
| (C) A person who makes, fits and repairs locks | (III) Locksmith |
| (D) A trained waiter in a restaurant who advises guests on which wine to order | (IV) Pawnbroker |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) A person whose job is to load goods onto ships and unload them at a port | (II) Stevedore | A stevedore is a dock worker who moves cargo on and off ships. | The stevedore at Vizag port worked through the night to unload the coal ship. |
| (B) A person who lends money to people who leave something valuable with him as security | (IV) Pawnbroker | A pawnbroker keeps your gold or watch and gives you a loan. You get the thing back when you repay the money. | Before Diwali, Ramesh left his wife’s bangles with the pawnbroker to pay the school fees. |
| (C) A person who makes, fits and repairs locks | (III) Locksmith | A locksmith works with locks and keys. | We lost the cupboard key, so we called the locksmith from the corner shop. |
| (D) A trained waiter in a restaurant who advises guests on which wine to order | (I) Sommelier | A sommelier knows a great deal about wines and helps guests choose one with their food. | The sommelier at the Mumbai hotel suggested a wine from Nashik. |