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Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II:

List-I List-II
(Words) (Definitions)
(A). Inexpedient (I). That which cannot be persuaded, changed or stopped
(B). Denouement (II). Placing people or things together to show contrast or relationship.
(C). Inexorable (III). That which is not practical, suitable or advisable.
(D). Juxtaposition (IV). The final part of the play, film etc. where the matters are explained or resolved.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

✅ Correct Option: 4

Option 1 -> Incorrectly matches Inexpedient with "cannot be persuaded" instead of "not practical."

Option 2 -> Incorrectly matches Inexpedient with "cannot be persuaded" and mismatches other terms.

Option 3 -> Incorrectly matches Inexpedient with "cannot be persuaded" and swaps definitions.

Option 4 -> Correctly matches: Inexpedient (not practical/advisable), Denouement (final resolution), Inexorable (unstoppable), Juxtaposition (placing together for contrast).

Hence, Option 4: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) -> Inexpedient means impractical or unsuitable; Denouement is the conclusive resolution in narratives; Inexorable describes something relentless and unchangeable; Juxtaposition refers to placing elements side-by-side for comparison -> correct

2025: 2 June Shift 2

Match the words given in the List-I with their meanings given in the List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Words)	(Meanings)
(A) Exaltation	(I) Related to meaning in language
(B) Resurrection	(II) Lack of energy
(C) Semantic	(III) Great Joy
(D) Lassitude	(IV) A new beginning once again

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025: 27 May Shift 1

Match the words given in List-I with the appropriate definitions in List-II

List-I	List-II
(Words)	(Definitions)
(A) Aviator	(I) controls and operates the flight of an aircraft
(B) Jurist	(II) knows several languages, mainly foreign
(C) Lexicographer	(III) an expert in the legal field
(D) Linguist	(IV) writer of a dictionary

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Choose the correct word which can substitute the following words.

An apartment building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people living in it, but the shared areas are owned by everyone together.

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Fill in the blanks in given in List-I with the most appropriate words from List-II:-

List-I	List-II
(A) Ritu did not get involved in the scandal on account of her friend's ____.	(I) suite
(B) He filed a civil ____ against his siblings.	(II) counsel
(C) Some of the members of the ____ walked out in protest during the session.	(III) suit
(D) He surprised his wife by booking a special ____ on their anniversary.	(IV) council

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

2026: 7 June Shift 2

Choose the most appropriate word which conveys the meaning of the given phrase:

One who is greedy-

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

In a world that values profit over ethics, it is rare to find a _______ business-owner who values slow growth over instantaneous rewards that inevitably compromise the quality of the product.

List-I	List-II
(Words)	(Definitions)
(A). Inexpedient	(I). That which cannot be persuaded, changed or stopped
(B). Denouement	(II). Placing people or things together to show contrast or relationship.
(C). Inexorable	(III). That which is not practical, suitable or advisable.
(D). Juxtaposition	(IV). The final part of the play, film etc. where the matters are explained or resolved.

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