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The branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound
- Optics
- Photonics
- Mechanics
- Acoustics
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Animal that can live both on land and in water
- Arboreal
- Amphibian
- Vertebrate
- Mammal
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A person who presents and acts as a link in a radio or news programme
- Programmer
- Disc jockey
- Anchor
- Actor
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A person who presents a radio/television programme
- Idol
- Anchor
- Speaker
- Star
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One who does not believe in the existence of God
- Atheist
- Cynic
- Anarchist
- Egotist
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A government by the nobles
- Democracy
- Oligarchy
- Aristocracy
- Monarchy
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A partner in crime
- Accomplice
- Alibi
- Amateur
- Agent
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A person who does not believe in God
- atheist
- spiritualist
- hypocrite
- sceptic
Explanation:
- atheist (नास्तिक)
- spiritualist – अध्यात्मवादी;
- hypocrite – पाखंडी;
- sceptic – संदेहवादी।
Branch of physics dealing with the properties of sound
- mechanics
- radiation
- acoustics
- audition
Explanation:
- acoustics (ध्वनिक)
- mechanics – यांत्रिकी;
- radiation – चमक;
- audition – श्रवण।
Killing of birds
- Herbicide
- Avicide
- Vulpicide
- Matricide
Explanation:
- Avicide (चिड़ियों को मारने वाला)
- Herbicide – शाकनाशक;
- Vulpicide – गिद्धों को मारने वाला;
- Matricide – मातृहत्या।
A person who is trained for travelling into space
- scientist
- physicist
- astronaut
- pilot
Explanation:
- astronaut’ (अन्तरिक्ष यात्री)
- scientist – वैज्ञानिक;
- physicist – भौतिक विज्ञानी;
- pilot – वायुयान चालक।
Extreme mental or physical suffering
- agony
- acute
- rapture
- ecstasy
Explanation:
- ‘agony’ (व्यथा/कष्ट)
- acute – तीव्र;
- rapture – उत्साह;
- ecstasy – आनन्द।
A person appointed by two parties to resolve a dispute
- broker
- valuer
- auditor
- arbitrator
Explanation:
- Arbitrator’ (मध्यस्थता करने वाला)
- Valuer- महत्व देने वाला
- Auditor- लेखा जोखा रखने वाला
- Broker- दलाल।
A place for storing guns and military equipment
- apiary
- arsenal
- archive
- aviary
Explanation:
- arsenal’ (शस्त्रागार, युद्ध सामग्री का भंडार)
- Apiary- मधुमक्खीशाला,
- Archive- पुरालेख,
- Aviary- पक्षीशाला।
To give up the throne
- bequeath
- usurp
- consign
- abdicate
Explanation:
- Abdicate’ (त्यागना)
- Consign- भेजना,
- Usurp- हड़पना,
- Bequeath- वसीयत करना।
An enclosure to keep the birds in
- stable
- apiary
- sanctuary
- aviary
Explanation:
- Aviary’ (चिड़ियाघर)
- Stable- अस्तबल/घुड़साल
- Apiary- मधुमक्खीघर
- Sanctuary- अभ्यारण्य।
A word formed from the initial letter of other words
- acronym
- homonym
- toponym
- pseudonym
Explanation:
- acronym’ (संक्षिप्त रूप)
- Homonym- समनाम
- Pseudonym- छद्मनाम।
One who devotes one’s life to the welfare of other people
- alchemist
- altruist
- ambassador
- martyr
Explanation:
- altruist’ (परोपकारी)
- Alchemist- रासायनविद्,
- Ambassador- राजदूत,
- Martyr- शहीद।
One who denies oneself ordinary bodily pleasures
- ascetic
- aesthetic
- atheist
- theist
Explanation:
- ascetic’ (सन्यासी)
- Aesthetic- सौंदर्य प्रेमी
- Atheist- नास्तिक,
- Theist- आस्तिक।
A shortened form of a word or phrase
- abbreviation
- pseudonym
- precis
- summary
Explanation:
- Abbreviation’ (संक्षिप्त रूप)
- Pseudonym- छद्मनाम,
- Precis- संक्षेप,
- Summary- सारांश।
A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting
- topics
- programme
- agenda
- timetable
Explanation:
- Agenda’ (कार्यसूची)
- Topics- विषय,
- Programme- कार्यक्रम,
- Timetable- समय सारणी।
A sea or stretch of water having many islands
- ocean
- harbour
- bay
- archipelago
Explanation:
- Archipelago’ (द्वीप समूह)
- Ocean- महासागर,
- Harbour- बंदरगाह,
- Bay- खाड़ी।
Statement open to more than one interpretation
- ambidextrous
- ambushed
- ambiguous
- ambrosial
Explanation:
- Ambiguous’ (अनेकार्थक)
- Ambidextrous- दोनों हाथों से कार्य करने वाला,
- Ambushed- घात लगाकर हमला करना,
- Ambrosial- दिव्य/स्वादिष्ट।
A place where weapons and ammunitions are stored
- Godown
- Museum
- Arsenal
- Hangar
Explanation:
- Arsenal’ (शस्त्रागार)
- Godown- गोदाम,
- Museum- संग्रहालय,
- Hangar- विमानघर।
Giving up one’s authority or throne
- Abdication
- Abjection
- Abduction
- Abjuration
Explanation:
- Abdication’ (त्याग)
- Abjection- हीनता,
- Abduction- अपहरण,
- Abjuration- शपथपूर्वक त्याग।
One who can use both hands efficiently
- Ambidextrous
- Skillful
- Genius
- Ambivalent
Explanation:
- Ambidextrous’ (उभयहस्त/द्विहत्थी)
- Skillful- कुशल,
- Genius- महान,
- Ambivalent- उभयमुख- किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ के बारे में एक ही समय में बहुत अलग भावनाएँ (जैसे प्रेम और घृणा) रखना या दिखाना ।
The original inhabitants of a country
- slaves
- immigrants
- aborigines
- residents
Explanation:
- aborigines’ (मूलनिवासी)
- Slaves- दास,
- Immigrants- प्रवासी नागरिक,
- Residents- निवासी।
A word formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word
- ellipsis
- precise
- epitome
- acronym
Explanation:
- ‘acronym’ (संक्षिप्त)
- Ellipsis- अंडाकार,
- Precise- सटीक,
- Epitome- निष्कर्ष।
An official pardon
- regicide
- redemption
- amnesty
- amnesia
Explanation:
- Amnesty’ (राजक्षमा)
- Regicide- राजहत्या,
- Redemption- मुक्ति,
- Amnesia- भूलने की बीमारी।
Willing to be guided or controlled
- abominable
- amenable
- adamant
- adorable
Explanation:
- amenable’ (आज्ञाकारी, उत्तरदायी)
- Abominable- बहुत बुरा,
- Adamant- अटल,
- Adorable- बहुत ही आकर्षक, प्यारा।
Willing to be guided or controlled
- abominable
- amenable
- adamant
- adorable
Explanation:
- amenable’ (आज्ञाकारी/उत्तरदायी)
- Abominable- बहुत बुरा;
- Adamant- अटल/दृढ़;
- Adorable- बहुत ही आकर्षक, प्यारा।
Living in air
- heavenly
- feathery
- aerial
- visual
Explanation:
- aerial’ (अवास्तविक)
- Heavenly- खगोलीय, दिव्य;
- Feathery बहुत हल्का;
- Visual-दृष्टि संबंधी, दृश्य।
The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites
- archaeology
- psephology
- anthropology
- geology
Explanation:
- Archaeology’ (पुरातत्व-शास्त्र)
- Psephology- चुनाव-विश्लेषण;
- Anthropology – मनुष्य जाति का विज्ञान;
- Geology- भू-विज्ञान।
A person belonging to a foreign country
- native
- resident
- alien
- inhabitant
Explanation:
- alien’ (विदेशी)
- Resident- निवासी;
- Native- जन्म स्थान, स्थान;
- Inhabitant- निवासी।
A person who is neither well experienced nor professional
- Veteran
- Expert
- Amateur
- Proficient
Explanation:
- ‘Amateur’ (शौकिया/अव्यवसायी)
- Veteran- अनुभवी;
- Expert- विशेषज्ञ;
- Proficient- उस्ताद।
The life history of a person written by himself
- Travelogue
- Essay
- Biography
- Autobiography
Explanation:
- ‘Autobiography’ (आत्मकथा)
- Travelogue- यात्रावृतांत;
- Essay- निबंध;
- Biography- जीवन वृतांत/जीवनी।
One who examines accounts officially
- Collector
- Radiator
- Auditor
- Aviator
Explanation:
- Auditor’ (लेखा परीक्षक, अंकेक्षक)
- Collector- संग्रहकर्ता, जिलाधीश;
- Radiator- ताप विकिरक;
- Aviator- विमान चालक।
Repetition of an initial sound in two or more words of a line
- Rhyme
- Assonance
- Alliteration
- Rhythm
Explanation:
- ‘Alliteration’ (अनुप्रास अलंकार)
- Assonance- स्वरावृत्ति;
- Rhyme- शब्दगत ध्वनियों की समानता;
- Rhythm- लय, ताल।
Using right and left hand equally well
- Inexpert
- Left-handed
- Ambidextrous
- Unskilled
Explanation:
- Ambidextrous’ (सव्यसांची)
- Inexpert- अकुशल;
- Left-handed- बाएँ हाथों वाला;
- Unskilled- अकुशल।
In the jungle, I saw a group of lions.
- a pride
- a school
- a herd
- a flock
Explanation:
- A group of lions’ के स्थान पर ‘A pride’ प्रयुक्त होगा।
- Herd- गायों या हिरणों का समूह;
- School- मछलियों का झुंड;
- Flock- भेड़ों/चिड़ियों का समूह।
One who tells future from the stars
- Miser
- Personification
- Astrologer
- Philanthropist
Explanation:
- Astrologer’ (ज्योतिषशास्त्री)
- Miser- कंजूस;
- Personification- मानवीकरण;
- Philanthropist- परोपकारी, मानवप्रेमी।
Act of giving up the throne
- Abdication
- Renunciation
- Resignation
- Abandonment
Explanation:
- ‘Act of giving up the throne’ (सिंहासन त्यागना) के लिए एक शब्द ‘Abdication’ (राज त्याग) होगा।
- Renunciation- परित्याग;
- Resignation- त्याग पत्र;
- Abandonment- संन्यास।
Something that is genuine
- Authentic
- Unreal
- Academic
- Majestic
Explanation:
- ‘something that is genuine’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘Authentic’ (प्रामाणिक/विश्वसनीय) होगा।
- Unreal- अवास्तविक;
- Academic- सैद्धांतिक;
- Majestic- शानदान।
A person whose profession is to keep accounts
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Accountant
- Office boy
Explanation:
- ‘A person whose profession is to keep accounts’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘Accountant’ (लेखाकार) होगा।
- Secretary- अध्यक्ष;
- Treasurer- कोषाध्यक्ष;
- Office boy- चपरासी।
A diplomatic representative in another country
- Spy
- Spinster
- Bureaucrat
- Ambassador
Explanation:
- ‘A diplomatic representative in another country’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘ambassador’ (राजदूत) होगा।
- Spy- जासूसी करना;
- Spinster- अविवाहिता;
- Bureaucrat- नौकरशाह।
A place where arms are kept
- Auditory
- Armoury
- Apiary
- Actuary
Explanation:
- ‘A Place where arms are kept’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘Armoury’ (शस्त्रागार) होगा।
- Apiary- मधुमक्खी पालन;
- Actuary- मुंशी;
- Auditory- श्रवण सम्बन्धी।
Words which are opposite in meaning
- Synonym
- Antonym
- Homonym
- Pseudonym
Explanation:
- Antonym’ (विपरीत अर्थ वाला शब्द) होगा।
- Synonym- समानार्थी;
- Homonym- समान उच्चारण;
- Pseudonym- उपनाम।
The study of stars and planets
- Archeology
- Astrology
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
Explanation:
- Astronomy’ (खगोल विज्ञान)
- Archeology- पुरातत्व विज्ञान;
- Astrology- ज्योतिष विधा;
- Anatomy- प्राणी रचना विज्ञान।
The lack of government control or rule of law
- Monarchy
- Autocracy
- Anarchy
- Dictatorship
Explanation:
- ‘The lack of government control or rule of law’ के लिये एक शब्द ‘anarchy’ (अराजकता) होगा।
- Monarchy- एकछत्र राज्य;
- Autocracy/Dictatorship- निरंकुशता, तानाशाही।
Medicine given to counteract a poison
- Antibiotic
- Antiseptic
- Antigen
- Antidote
Explanation:
- ‘Medicine given to counteract a poison’ के लिये एक शब्द ‘antidote’ (रोग प्रतिकारक दवा) होगा।
- Antibiotic- प्रतिजैविक;
- Antiseptic- रोगाणुशेपक;
- Antigen- प्रतिजन/सन्टिजन।
Yearly celebration of a date or an event
- Gala
- Anniversary
- Carnival
- Bash
Explanation:
- ‘Yearly celebration of a date or an event’ के लिये एक शब्द ‘anniversary’ (सालगिरह/वार्षिकी) होगा।
- Gala- समारोह;
- Carnival- त्यौहार;
- Bash- जोर से टकरा जाना।
A building where an audience sits
- Aisle
- Hanger
- Gymnasium
- Auditorium
Explanation:
- दिए गए Group of words ‘A building where an audience sits or A large public building where meetings, concerts, are held’ के लिये एक शब्द ‘auditorium’ (सभागार) होगा।
- अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Aisle – पथ, गलियारा, Hangar विमानशाला, Gymnasium – व्यायामशाला।
A person who rules without consulting the opinion of others
- Aristocrat
- Arbitrator
- Atheist
- Autocrat
Explanation:
- दिए गए Group of words ‘A person who rules without consulting the opinion of others.’ के लिये एक शब्द ‘autocrat’ (स्वेच्छाचारी शासक) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Aristocrat – अभिजात वर्ग का व्यक्ति, Arbitrator – मध्यस्थ, Atheist – नास्तिक ।
An institution for the care of people who are mentally ill
- Aviary
- Apiary
- Arsenal
- Asylum
Explanation:
- दिए गए Group of words ‘An institution for the care of people who are mentally ill’ के लिये एक शब्द ‘Asylum’ (पागलखाना) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Aviary- पक्षीशाला, Apiary- मधुमक्खीशाला, Arsenal- शखागार।
An account of a person’s life written by self
- Autobiography
- Cartography
- Biography
- Calligraphy
Explanation:
- दिए गए Group of words ‘An account of a person’s life written by self’ के लिये एक शब्द ‘Autobiography’ (आत्मकथा) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Cartography- मानचित्रकारी, Biography- जीवनी, Calligraphy- सुलेखन।
Policy of racial discrimination
- Inequality
- Segregation
- Apartheid
- Supremacy
Explanation:
- दिये गये group words ‘Policy of racial discrimination’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘Apartheid’ (रंगभेद/श्वेतवाद) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Inequality – असमता, अन्याय; Segregation – अकेलापन, अलगाव; Supremacy – आधिपत्य, प्रभुत्व।
The stage of growth between boyhood and youth
- Infancy
- Childhood
- Adulthood
- Adolescence
Explanation:
- दिये गये group of words ‘The stage of growth between boyhood and youth’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘Adolescence’ (किशोरावस्था) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Infancy- शैशवास्था, Childhood- बचपन, Adulthood- प्रौढ़ावस्था।
The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Botany
- Gastronomy
Explanation:
- दिए गए group of words ‘The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘Anatomy’ (शरीर रचना विज्ञान) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Astronomy – खगोल विद्या; Botany – वनस्पति विज्ञान; Gastronomy – पौष्टिक भोजन बनाने की कला या विज्ञान।
One who studies the evolution of mankind
- Sociologist
- Archaeologist
- Dermatologist
- Anthropologist
Explanation:
- दिये गये Group of words ‘One who studies the evolution of mankind’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘Anthropologist’ (मानवविज्ञानी) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Sociologist- समाजशास्त्री, Archaeologist- पुरातत्व विशेषज्ञ, Dermatologist- चर्मरोग विशेषज्ञ।
The state of growing to maturity
- Immigrant
- Innocence
- Adolescence
- Apartheid
Explanation:
- दिये गये Group of words ‘The state of growing to maturity’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘Adolescence’ (किशोरावस्था) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Immigrant- अप्रवासी, Innocence- निर्दोषता, बेगुनाही, Apartheid- रंगभेदी नीति।
A person who presents a radio/television programme
- Reporter
- Anchor
- Alchemist
- Anarchist
Explanation:
- दिये गये groups of words ‘A person who presents a radio/television programme’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘Anchor’ (समाचार उद्घोषक) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Reporter – संवाददाता; Alchemist – रसायन बनाने वाला; Anarchist – अराजकतावादी।
A place where fights take place
- Arsenal
- Arena
- Asylum
- Aquarium
Explanation:
- दिये गये groups of words ‘A place where fights take place’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘Arena’ (अखाड़ा/रणभूमि) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Arsenal – शस्त्रागार; Asylum – शरण स्थान; Aquarium – जल-जीवशाला।
An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
- Boutique
- Bracket
- Basket
- Bouquet
Explanation:
- उपरोक्त Group of words, An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present के लिए विकल्प Bouquet (गुलदस्ता) उपयुक्त शब्द है। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ भिन्न है- Boutique – पारी, Bracket – कोष्ठक, Basket – टोकरी।
An underground hole dug by a small animal as a dwelling
- drain
- pit
- cave
- burrow
Explanation:
- उपरोक्त group of words ‘An underground hole dug by a small animal as a dwelling’ के लिए one word विकल्प burrow (बिल) उपयुक्त होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ भिन्न हैं- drain – नाली, pit – खंदक, cave – गुफा।
A family of young animals
- nest
- clutch
- brood
- offspring
Explanation:
- दिये गये group of words ‘A family of young animals’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘brood’ (नौजवान जानवरों का एक परिवार) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Nest- घोंसला, Clutch- पकड़ना, Offspring- परिणाम, सन्तान।
One who speaks two languages fluently
- bilingual
- lexicologist
- linguist
- monolingual
Explanation:
- दिये गये group of words ‘One who speaks two languages fluently’ के लिये एक शब्द ‘bilingual’ (द्विभाषी) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Lexicologist – शब्दकोष निर्माता, Linguist – बहुभाषी, Monolingual – एकभाषी।
An instrument for measuring the atmospheric pressure
- thermometer
- altometer
- barometer
- ammeter
Explanation:
- दिये गये group of words ‘An instrument for measuring the atmospheric pressure’ के लिये एक शब्द ‘Barometer’ (वायुदाबमापी) होगा। अन्य विकल्पों के अर्थ हैं- Thermometer – तापमापी, Altimeter- ऊँचाई नापने का यंत्र, Ammeter- धारामापी।
One who is a great lover of books
- bibliophile
- pedophile
- xenophile
- hemophile
Explanation:
- ‘one who is a great lover of books’ के लिए एक शब्द ‘bibliophile’ (पुस्तक प्रेमी) होगा।
- Pedophile- बाल यौन शोषण की लत,
- xenophile- विदेशी वस्तुओं की लत,
- Hemophile- अतिरिक्त स्त्राव रोगी।