Match the words in List - I with their synonyms List - II.
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List - I |
List – II |
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(A) |
Provoke |
(I) |
Prevent |
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(B) |
Obstruct |
(II) |
Dodge |
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(C) |
Infringe |
(III) |
Incite |
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(D) |
Evade |
(IV) |
Encroach |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Provoke | (III) Incite | Provoke means to stir up anger or a strong reaction. Incite means to urge or stir someone to act, usually wrongly. They are synonyms. | His rude remarks provoked a quarrel. |
| (B) Obstruct | (I) Prevent | Obstruct means to block or get in the way of. Prevent means to stop something from happening. Both mean stopping progress. | A fallen tree obstructed the road. |
| (C) Infringe | (IV) Encroach | Infringe means to break a rule or to intrude on someone's rights. Encroach means to intrude gradually on another's land or rights. They are synonyms. | The new law must not infringe on the freedom of the press. |
| (D) Evade | (II) Dodge | Evade means to escape or avoid something, often cleverly. Dodge means the same. | The minister evaded the reporters' questions. |
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