Choose the correct meaning of the given word:
BARON
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → a nobleman of the lowest rank
| Baron (given word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a nobleman of the lowest rank, in Britain and some other countries |
| Example | The British baron who owned the tea estate lived in a large bungalow near Darjeeling. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: too poor to grow crops or plants — Incorrect. This is the meaning of barren. Example: Years without rain left the farmland barren.
Option 3: a large farm building for storing hay or grain — Incorrect. This is the meaning of barn. Example: The farmer kept his wheat in the barn before the rains.
Option 4: an officer who guards the gate of a palace — Incorrect. This is the meaning of gatekeeper. Example: The gatekeeper at the old palace in Mysuru checks every visitor’s ticket.