Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II.
| List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Words) |
|---|---|
| (A) The ______ among the hostel boys showed in small things; they shared notes, food and even shirts before the exams. | (I) upheaval |
| (B) Moving from a small hill town to a crowded Mumbai college was a huge ______ in Tenzin’s life, and it took him a whole year to settle down. | (II) accolade |
| (C) The ______ in the relief camp, with one meal a day and no blankets in the cold, left many children weak and ill. | (III) camaraderie |
| (D) Her low-cost water filter won the young scientist the highest ______ at the national science fair. | (IV) privation |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) The camaraderie among the hostel boys showed in small things; they shared notes, food and even shirts before the exams. | (III) camaraderie | Camaraderie means friendship and trust among people who spend a lot of time together. The boys helped each other like good friends. |
| (B) Moving from a small hill town to a crowded Mumbai college was a huge upheaval in Tenzin’s life, and it took him a whole year to settle down. | (I) upheaval | Upheaval means a big, sudden change that disturbs one’s life. The move turned Tenzin’s life upside down for a year. |
| (C) The privation in the relief camp, with one meal a day and no blankets in the cold, left many children weak and ill. | (IV) privation | Privation means not having enough of basic things like food and warm clothes. The camp had one meal a day and no blankets. |
| (D) Her low-cost water filter won the young scientist the highest accolade at the national science fair. | (II) accolade | Accolade means an award or praise given for good work. The scientist got the top prize at the fair. |