Which of the following words is spelt correctly?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Scrupulous
| Option | Correct spelling | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Scrupulous (answer) | ✓ | very careful to be honest and to do things correctly. Example: Our scrupulous class monitor writes down every rupee collected for the picnic. |
| (2) Pandemonuim | Pandemonium | a scene of wild noise and confusion. Example: Pandemonium broke out in the classroom when a monkey jumped in through the open window. |
| (3) Abeyence | Abeyance | a state of being stopped or not used for a time. Example: The plan to build a new footbridge has been held in abeyance until the funds are approved. |
| (4) Ilustrious | Illustrious | famous and admired for past achievements. Example: The college invited an illustrious scientist who once worked on India’s first satellite. |