Question

Match List-I with List-II \[ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \textbf{List-I (Process)} & \textbf{List-II (Description)} \\ \hline (A)\ \text{Re-backing} & (I)\ \text{Major restoration not involving replacement} \\ (B)\ \text{Reinforcing} & (II)\ \text{Partial rehabilitation of a worn volume} \\ (C)\ \text{Mending} & (III)\ \text{Attaching of a new shelf back} \\ (D)\ \text{Repairing} & (IV)\ \text{Strengthening of the structure} \\ \hline \end{array} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Focus on the key actions: "Re-backing" involves the back of the book. "Reinforcing" means to strengthen. "Mending" is fixing small tears. "Repairing" is a general term for fixing a worn book.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Define each term in List-I. \[\begin{array}{rl} \bullet & \text{(A) Re-backing: A book conservation technique that involves replacing the spine cover of a book while retaining the original boards. This means attaching a new shelf back.} \\ \bullet & \text{(B) Reinforcing: The process of making the existing structure of a book stronger, for example, by adding guards to the hinges.} \\ \bullet & \text{(C) Mending: Refers to minor fixes, like repairing a tear in a page. It's a form of restoration that doesn't involve replacing major parts.} \\ \bullet & \text{(D) Repairing: A general term for fixing a worn or damaged volume to return it to a usable condition. It's a partial rehabilitation.} \\ \end{array}\]

Step 2: Match the definitions from Step 1 to the descriptions in List-II. \[\begin{array}{rl} \bullet & \text{(A) Re-backing matches (III) Attaching of a new shelf back.} \\ \bullet & \text{(B) Reinforcing matches (IV) Strengthening of the structure.} \\ \bullet & \text{(C) Mending matches (I) Major restoration not involving replacement (this is a slight misnomer, as mending is usually minor, but it's the best fit for "not involving replacement").} \\ \bullet & \text{(D) Repairing matches (II) Partial rehabilitation of a worn volume.} \\ \end{array}\]

Step 3: Form the correct combination. The correct matching is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.