Question

Choose the synonym of the words given in List-I with the ones given in List-II.

List-I (Word)	List-II (Synonym)
(A) Adhere	(III) comply
(B) Abolish	(IV) annul
(C) Acumen	(I) awareness
(D) Absolve	(II) pardon

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)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The correct matches are: (A) Adhere: (III) comply. (B) Abolish: (IV) annul. (C) Acumen: (I) awareness. (D) Absolve: (II) pardon.

Answer 2

The correct matches are:

(A) Adhere: (III) comply. Explanation: "Adhere" means to stick to or follow something, such as rules or guidelines, and "comply" means to act in accordance with a request or command. Therefore, they both convey the idea of following rules or instructions.

(B) Abolish: (IV) annul. Explanation: "Abolish" means to formally put an end to something, such as a law or practice, while "annul" means to declare something invalid or void. Both terms suggest the termination or cancellation of something, typically in a formal or legal context.

(C) Acumen: (I) awareness. Explanation: "Acumen" refers to keen insight or sharpness of mind, especially in practical matters, and "awareness" refers to having knowledge or understanding of something. Both terms suggest a heightened level of perception and understanding.

(D) Absolve: (II) pardon. Explanation: "Absolve" means to formally forgive someone for a wrongdoing, often in a religious or legal sense, and "pardon" means to forgive or excuse someone, typically from a punishment. Both terms involve granting forgiveness and removing blame or guilt.