Fads refer to short-lived trends in fashion or behavior that gain rapid popularity but fade just as quickly. Ms. X's fondness for hot pants, baggy pants, and unmatched buttons aligns with a fad — these are trendy, unusual choices in fashion that are often temporary and not long-lasting.
So, the correct answer is (C): Fads.
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 |