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Directions: Match List I (word/expression/specialised term) with List II (meaning) and select the answer using the code given below the Lists.

List I List II
A. Nadir 1. Walking slowly
B. Rhapsody 2. Very small amount of money
C. Amble 3. Lowest point of something
D. Pittance 4. Written or spoken expressions of praise

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  1. (A) - (3) , (B) - (4) , (c) - (1) , (D) - (2)

  2. (A) - (2) , (B) - (1) , (c) - (4) , (D) - (3)

  3. (A) - (2) , (B) - (4) , (c) - (1) , (D) - (3)

  4. (A) - (3) , (B) - (1) , (c) - (4) , (D) - (2)

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Option 1 :

(A) - (3) , (B) - (4) , (c) - (1) , (D) - (2)

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The correct answer is '(A) - (3) , (B) - (4) , (C) - (1) , (D) - (2).'

Key Points

  • Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
  • A. Nadir: The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization; the lowest point of something.
    • Matches with: 3. Lowest point of something
  • B. Rhapsody: An effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling; often, a written or spoken expression of praise.
    • Matches with: 4. Written or spoken expressions of praise
  • C. Amble: To walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.
    • Matches with: 1. Walking slowly
  • D. Pittance: A very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.
    • Matches with: 2. Very small amount of money

Based on the matches:

  • A - 3
  • B - 4
  • C - 1
  • D - 2

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

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