Tag: science & technology

Rhenium is a transition metal with atomic number 75, and its chemical symbol is 'Re'. The name comes from the Rhine river (Rhenium in Latin). Rhodium is 'Rh', Rutherfordium is 'Rf', and Rubidium is 'Rb'.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' (note: singular 'Hound'), a Sherlock Holmes novel published in 1901-1902. Ruskin Bond and Rabindranath Tagore are renowned authors but not associated with this work. William Wordsworth was a Romantic poet. Option D has a typo in 'Wordsworth'.

Plutonium is a radioactive element with atomic number 94, and its chemical symbol is 'Pu'. Promethium is 'Pm', Praseodymium is 'Pr', and Platinum is 'Pt'. Plutonium was named after the dwarf planet Pluto.

Rococo refers to an elaborate ornamental style from the 18th century, characterized by asymmetry, curves, and elaborate decoration. In contemporary usage, 'rococo' can describe something excessively ornamental or old-fashioned in its complexity. 'Cosmopolitan', 'weary', and 'new' don't capture the meaning of rococo.

The word 'Pagan' comes from Latin 'paganus' meaning 'civilian' or 'country dweller.' In historical context, it was used to describe people who were not Christians, and came to mean 'uncivilized' or 'heathen' in religious terminology. This is the correct answer.

Cosmonaut and astronaut are essentially the same profession - both are space travelers. The term 'cosmonaut' is used by Russia and formerly by the Soviet Union, while 'astronaut' is used by the United States and other countries. There is no functional difference in the role itself.

A linguist is a person who knows and studies multiple languages. The word comes from 'lingua' meaning tongue or language. This is the standard term for someone proficient in multiple languages, as opposed to the other options which refer to different specializations or traits.

The phrase 'to worship the rising sun' is metaphorical. Just as the rising sun represents the beginning of a new day and new potential, 'worshipping the rising sun' means to honor and support promising young people who represent the future. This is a common metaphorical expression in English.

Max Muller was a German-born philologist and Orientalist who translated the Vedas into English. His translation of the Sacred Books of the East, including the Vedas, made these ancient Hindu scriptures accessible to Western audiences. The other options are notable figures but not associated with Vedic translation.

To retrench means to cut down, reduce, or economize (often used for cutting expenses or workforce). The antonym would be to increase, expand, or augment. Among the options, 'advocate' means to support, 'infringe' means to violate, 'villify' means to slander, and 'augment' means to increase or make larger - making it the correct antonym.