Question

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II :

List-I (Words)	List-II (Definitions)
(A) Theocracy	(I) One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions
(B) Megalomania	(II) One who collects and studies objects or artistic works from the distant past
(C) Apothecary	(III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders
(D) Antiquarian	(IV) A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance or godliness

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To solve the problem of matching words from List-I with their correct definitions from List-II, we need to understand each word's meaning: 

List-I (Words)	List-II (Definitions)
(A) Theocracy	(III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders
(B) Megalomania	(IV) A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance or godliness
(C) Apothecary	(I) One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions
(D) Antiquarian	(II) One who collects and studies objects or artistic works from the distant past

Let's break it down:

• (A) Theocracy: The definition associated with theocracy is "A government by divine guidance or religious leaders," which matches (III).
• (B) Megalomania: This is best described as "A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance or godliness," matching (IV).
• (C) Apothecary: An apothecary is "One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions," so it aligns with (I).
• (D) Antiquarian: An antiquarian is "One who collects and studies objects or artistic works from the distant past," matching (II).

Thus, the correct answer is: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).

Answer 2

The correct matches are:

(A) Theocracy: (III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders.

Explanation: "Theocracy" refers to a system of government where priests or religious figures rule in the name of a deity or divine guidance.

(B) Megalomania: (IV) A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance or godliness.

Explanation: "Megalomania" is a psychological condition characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance and power, often involving delusions of grandeur.

(C) Apothecary: (I) One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions.

Explanation: An "Apothecary" is an old-fashioned term for a person who prepared and sold medicines, similar to a pharmacist or chemist.

(D) Antiquarian: (II) One who collects and studies objects or artistic works from the distant past.

Explanation: "Antiquarian" refers to a person who studies, collects, or deals with antiques, especially those from ancient times.