Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List I with the appropriate words given in List II:-
| List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Words) |
| (A) A/an ________ studies secret writing and coded words. | (I) lexicographer |
| (B) A/an________ compiles a dictionary. | (II) cartographer |
| (C) A/an ________ draws a map. | (III) anthropologist |
| (D) A/an ________ studies the evolution of mankind. | (IV) cryptographer |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) – (IV), (B) – (I), (C) – (II), (D) – (III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| A. A cryptographer studies secret writing and coded words. | IV. cryptographer | From the Greek "kryptos" (hidden) and "graphein" (to write): a person who makes or breaks codes and secret writing. |
| B. A lexicographer compiles a dictionary. | I. lexicographer | From the Greek "lexikon" (word book): a person who writes or edits a dictionary. |
| C. A cartographer draws a map. | II. cartographer | From the French "carte" (map, card): a person who draws or makes maps. |
| D. An anthropologist studies the evolution of mankind. | III. anthropologist | From the Greek "anthropos" (human being): a person who studies mankind, its origin, development, societies and cultures. |