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NIMCET 2010 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2010
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word : CLEMENCY
Choose the correct answer:
A.
Empathy
B.
Kindness
C.
Sympathy
D.
Forgiveness
(Correct Answer)
Correct Answer:
Forgiveness
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (d) Forgiveness.
Explanation
Definition of Clemency:Clemency refers to mercy, lenience, or the act of being less severe in punishing someone. It is often used in a legal or authoritative context (e.g., an executive granting clemency to a prisoner).
Evaluating the Options:
(a) Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. While positive, it doesn't mean reducing a punishment.
(b) Kindness: A general quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. It is too broad a term.
(c) Sympathy: Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
(d) Forgiveness: This is the closest synonym because clemency involves the "forgiving" of a penalty or a debt, or showing mercy instead of strictly enforcing a punishment.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (d) Forgiveness.
Explanation
Definition of Clemency:Clemency refers to mercy, lenience, or the act of being less severe in punishing someone. It is often used in a legal or authoritative context (e.g., an executive granting clemency to a prisoner).
Evaluating the Options:
(a) Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. While positive, it doesn't mean reducing a punishment.
(b) Kindness: A general quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. It is too broad a term.
(c) Sympathy: Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
(d) Forgiveness: This is the closest synonym because clemency involves the "forgiving" of a penalty or a debt, or showing mercy instead of strictly enforcing a punishment.
