Match the words given in LIST-I with their expanded forms given in LIST-II.
| LIST-I Word | LIST-II Expanded form | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | Iconoclast | I. | One who criticises popular beliefs. |
| B. | Conscription | II. | One who is a brilliant performer on stage. |
| C. | Mogul | III. | A person of very great power, wealth or importance. |
| D. | Virtuoso | IV. | Compulsory enlistment for military service. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A - I, B - IV, C - III, D - II
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Iconoclast | I. One who criticises popular beliefs. | An iconoclast attacks cherished beliefs or traditions. The word first meant a breaker of religious images (Greek eikon, image + klastes, breaker). | The young iconoclast questioned every custom of the village. |
| B. Conscription | IV. Compulsory enlistment for military service. | Conscription is the system by which the government makes citizens serve in the armed forces. | Conscription was introduced when the war began. |
| C. Mogul | III. A person of very great power, wealth or importance. | A mogul is a very rich and powerful person, especially in business (the word comes from the title of the Mughal emperors). | The film mogul owned three studios. |
| D. Virtuoso | II. One who is a brilliant performer on stage. | A virtuoso is a person with outstanding skill in an art, especially a musician. | The violin virtuoso held the audience spellbound. |