2002 · Q12
Match words in List-I with the words/group of words in List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I :
- AIconoclast,
- BHumdinger,
- CMartinet,
- DCallow.
List II :
- 1Immature and inexperienced,
- 2Person who attacks established customs,
- 3Excellent person or thing,
- 4Popular leader,
- 5Mysterious plot,
- 6Person who imposes strict discipline.
General EnglishVocabulary
- AA-6, B-3, C-4, D-1
- BA-2, B-5, C-6, D-3
- CA-6, B-5, C-4, D-3
- DA-2, B-3, C-6, D-1
Explanation
An iconoclast is a person who attacks established customs, beliefs or institutions (2). A humdinger is a remarkable or excellent person or thing (3). A martinet is a strict disciplinarian — one who imposes rigid discipline (6). Callow means immature and inexperienced (1). The correct matching is A-2, B-3, C-6, D-1, i.e. option (D).