2026 · Q8
In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
A. Pragmatist —
- 1Using too many words B. Promethean —
- 2Daringly original and creative C. Promontory —
- 3A headland that juts into a large water body D. Prolix —
- 4A person concerned with practical matters Code : A B C D
EnglishMatching List
- AA-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
- BA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
- CA-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
- DA-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
Explanation
A "pragmatist" (Greek pragma, deed) is a person concerned with practical matters and results — A matches 4. "Promethean" (from Prometheus, who stole fire for mankind) means daringly original and creative — B matches 2. A "promontory" is a headland jutting out into a large water body — C matches 3. "Prolix" (Latin prolixus) means using too many words, verbose — D matches 1. The "pro-" opening is the trap. Only code A (A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1) is correct.