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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence

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Questions : The branch of medical science which deals with the problems of the old

(a) obstetrics

(b) paediatrics

(c) geriatrics

(d) oncology

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

geriatrics

geriatrics (N.) : the branch of medicine concerned with the diseases and care of old people

oncology (N.) : study and treatment of tumours

obstetrics (N.) : concerned with the birth of children

paediatrics (N.) : branch of medicine concerned with children and their diseases

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Question : 1

A person who has had one or more limbs removed

a) handicap

b) limber

c) fatalist

d) amputee

Answer: (d)

amputee

amputee (N.) : a person who has had an arm/leg removed

handicap (N.) : disability

limber (Adj.) : capable of moving, bending, or controlling easily

fatalist (N.) : a person who believes that events are decided by fate and cannot be controlled.

Question : 2

A group of girls

a) Troupe

b) Coterie

c) Covey

d) Bevy

Answer: (d)

Question : 3

One who believes that gaining pleasure is the most important thing in life

a) Misanthrope

b) Philistine

c) Pessimist

d) Hedonist

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

A person of South African Dutch descent

a) boer

b) boor

c) bore

d) boar

Answer: (a)

boer

Question : 5

That which cannot be effaced

a) indelible

b) invincible

c) affable

d) illegible

Answer: (a)

indelible

indelible (Adj.) : that cannot be removed/erased

effaced (V.) : remove completely from recognition/memory ; remove by or as if by rubbing / erasing

illegible (Adj.) : that cannot be read

invincible (Adj.) : incapable of being overcome

affable (Adj.) : pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to

Question : 6

A remedy for all diseases

a) Tonic

b) Panacea

c) Antiseptic

d) Narcotic

Answer: (b)

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