Question

“So you want me to proscribe Ceecee…” The most suitable inference about Ceecee can be:

• A. A book written by a senior politician who was expelled recently from the party, revealing the unpalatable secrets about the functioning of the government.
• B. A newly published book from the most respected management expert worldwide.
• C. A specific medicine requested by a patient; here the request is made to a family doctor, who is also a close friend of the patient.
• D. A leader who needs moral support from friends.
• E. A student who asks for a specific instruction from her teacher.

Hint:

When you see words like “proscribe,” recall their legal or official meaning. “Proscribe” = “ban/forbid,” while “prescribe” = “recommend/order.” Students often confuse these.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the word “proscribe.”
“Proscribe” means to forbid, especially by law, to denounce, or to officially prohibit something that is considered harmful or dangerous.
Step 2: Apply the meaning to the context.
If someone is asking to “proscribe Ceecee,” it implies that Ceecee is something which can be banned by law or authority. Typically, books that expose sensitive political or governmental secrets are subject to proscription.
Step 3: Evaluate each option.
- (A) A politician’s book exposing government secrets → This is a highly suitable example of something that can be proscribed (banned) for political reasons. ✓
- (B) A book from a management expert → Highly respected works are rarely proscribed. ✗
- (C) A medicine prescribed by a doctor → Medicines are “prescribed,” not “proscribed.” The usage here is misleading. ✗
- (D) A leader needing moral support → Not connected to proscription. ✗
- (E) A student asking instructions → Again, irrelevant to proscription. ✗
Step 4: Conclude.
The only option consistent with “proscribe” is (A), the politician’s controversial book. \[ \boxed{\text{Option (A)}} \]