Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Foreign/Latin Words

Question:

Choose the correct option which best expresses the meaning of the given foreign words/expressions ALMA MATER:

Options:

mother institution a person attended

parent institution one attended

brother institution one attended

central government institution one attended

Correct Answer:

mother institution a person attended

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - mother institution a person attended

1.Mother institution a person attended:- This is the correct meaning of "ALMA MATER." The term "alma mater" is Latin for "nourishing mother" and refers to the school, college, or university that someone attended and often has sentimental value for the person.

2.Parent institution one attended:-
While this might seem similar, the term "parent institution" is not commonly used to refer to a school or university. It usually refers to a larger institution that oversees or owns smaller branches or subsidiaries, not the school you personally attended.

3.Brother institution one attended:-
This option is incorrect. "Brother institution" is not a recognized term and does not relate to "alma mater."

4.Central government institution one attended: -
This is also incorrect. "Alma mater" does not refer to a central government institution. It specifically refers to the educational institution where a person studied.