Multiple choice

Directions: For the word given at the top of the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1, 2, 3, 4) with their corresponding usage on the right (a, b, c, d). Out of the five possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.

EXTIRPATEMeaning | Usage | | 1. Eradicate | (A) Psychologists emphasize on the need for extirpating the conscience in order to have a healthy body. | | 2. Annihilate | (B) India was to a great extent successful to have extirpated contagious diseases like malaria with advanced medical care. | | 3. Purge | (C) The sight of extirpation caused by the earthquake was so touching that tears rolled down the eyes of the Prime Minister. | | 4. Destroy | (D) Still the opinions are divided over how the ancient civilizations were extirpated from the face of the earth. |

  1. 1. b
    2. d
    3. a
    4. c
  2. 1. d
    2. b
    3. a
    4. c
  3. 1. b
    2. a
    3. d
    4. c
  4. 1. d
    2. C
    3. A
    4. B
  5. 1. B
    2. C
    3. A
    4. D
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A Correct answer
Explanation

For usage a, 'extirpating the conscience', the only meaning suited is 3. For usage b, 'India gaining success in extirpating malaria', the correct meaning is eradicating (1), and not annihilating or destruction. Only option (1) matches up to these two pairs. Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

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