NIMCET 2022 — Reasoning PYQ
NIMCET | Reasoning | 2022Select the pair of words, which are related in the same way as the capitalized word are related to each other.
Frugal : Extravagant
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
Predecessor : Precursor
- B.
Criticise: Advocate
(Correct Answer) - C.
Teacher: Philanthropist
- D.
Hermit: Philosopher
Criticise: Advocate
Explanation
1. Analysis of the given pair:
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Frugal: Spending money or resources carefully and sparingly (Economical).
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Extravagant: Spending money or resources in an excessive and wasteful manner.
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Relationship: These two words are Antonyms (Opposite meanings).
Frugal⟷Extravagant
2. Evaluating the Options:
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(A) Predecessor : Precursor → A predecessor comes before someone in a job; a precursor comes before something in development. They are nearly Synonyms in the context of "coming before."
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(B) Criticise : Advocate → Criticise means to express disapproval or point out faults. Advocate means to publicly support or recommend a cause or policy. These are Antonyms.
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(C) Teacher : Philanthropist → These are two different professions or roles. There is no direct linguistic relationship.
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(D) Hermit : Philosopher → A hermit lives in solitude; a philosopher studies the nature of knowledge. While some hermits are philosophers, they are not opposites.
3. Final Logic:
The relationship in the original pair is one of direct opposition. "To criticise" is the opposite of "to advocate" for something.
Correct Option: (B) Criticise : Advocate

