2025 · Q106
Directions: Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (Word/Expression):
- AFeat;
- BFate;
- CFathom;
- DFaux pas.
List II (Meaning):
- 1The development of events outside a person's control;
- 2Used to measure depth of water;
- 3An embarrassing mistake;
- 4An achievement requiring great courage.
Code: A B C D
EnglishMatching List
- A4 2 1 3
- B3 1 2 4
- C4 1 2 3
- D3 2 1 4
Explanation
'Feat' is an achievement requiring great courage (4), and 'fate' is the development of events outside one's control (1). 'Fathom' is used to measure the depth of water (2), while 'faux pas' is an embarrassing social mistake (3). The code A-B-C-D is therefore 4-1-2-3, option (C).