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Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase. (1-3)
Several tribes, who were the earliest inhabitants of Australia, are extant till today.
  1. ক) native people
  2. খ) aboriginal people
  3. গ) endemic people
  4. ঘ) contiguous people
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) aboriginal people
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) aboriginal people
ব্যাখ্যা

aboriginal: আদিবাসী
endemic: স্থানীয়
contiguous : সংলগ্ন

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At the haunted house a series of events took place, which could not be explained
  1. ক) were infamous
  2. খ) were inexplicable
  3. গ) were phantasmic
  4. ঘ) were horrifying
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) were inexplicable
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) were inexplicable
ব্যাখ্যা
Which could not be explained, that was inexplicable.
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The parents attending the meeting were hostile and aggressive. This set the mood of the unfortunate meeting.
  1. ক) Shrewd
  2. খ) Belligerent
  3. গ) Docile
  4. ঘ) Timorous
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Belligerent
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Belligerent
ব্যাখ্যা

Belligerent - যুদ্ধমান
Shrewd - বিচক্ষণ
Docile - শিক্ষাগ্রহণে তত্পর, অনুগত
Timorous - ভীরু, সশঙ্ক

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Interval between two events or two periods of time of different character-
  1. ক) Intermission
  2. খ) Interlude
  3. গ) Interpolation
  4. ঘ) Appendix
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Interlude
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Interlude
ব্যাখ্যা

Intermission: a pause or break.
Interlude: an intervening period of time; an interval.
Interpolation: the insertion of something of a different nature into something else.
Appendix: a section or table of subsidiary matter at the end of a book or document

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The power of reading the thoughts of others-
  1. ক) Psychopathy
  2. খ) Telecommunication
  3. গ) Psychology
  4. ঘ) Telepathy
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Telepathy
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Telepathy
ব্যাখ্যা

Psychopathy: mental illness or disorder.
Telecommunication: communication over a distance by cable, telegraph, telephone, or broadcasting.
Psychology: the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context.
Telepathy: the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses.

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A word meaning happy and joyful-
  1. ক) Infuriated
  2. খ) Exhilarated
  3. গ) Despondent
  4. ঘ) None of the above
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Exhilarated
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Exhilarated
ব্যাখ্যা
While infuriated means angry, despondent means sad. Exhilarated is the right choice.
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Fear of spiders is known as-
  1. ক) Hydrophobia
  2. খ) Social Phobia
  3. গ) Agoraphobia
  4. ঘ) Arachnophobia
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Arachnophobia
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Arachnophobia
ব্যাখ্যা

Phobia is derived from Phobos which is a Greek word for fear.
While social phobia is fear of social interaction.
Agoraphobia is fear of crowded places. Arachnophobia is fear of spiders while Hydro means water so Hydrophobia is fear of water.

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'General pardon of political offenders' is also called as ________.
  1. ক) Amnesty
  2. খ) Despotism
  3. গ) Autocracy
  4. ঘ) Magnanimity
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Amnesty
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Amnesty
ব্যাখ্যা

Amnesty : General pardon of political offenders.
Despotism : It is a form of government in which a single entity rules with absolute power.
Autocracy : A government which is run by a dictator.
Magnanimity : Having generous and kind nature.

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Place for ammunition and weapons is called as-
  1. ক) Asylum
  2. খ) Arsenal
  3. গ) Archives
  4. ঘ) Acoustics
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Arsenal
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Arsenal
ব্যাখ্যা

Place for ammunition and weapons is called as Arsenal.
The meanings of other words are:
Asylum – Hospital for mad people
Archives – Place of collecting public/government/historical records.
Acoustics – Science of sound

১০.
Something that relates to everyone in the world-
  1. ক) General
  2. খ) Common
  3. গ) Usual
  4. ঘ) Universal
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Universal
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Universal
ব্যাখ্যা

General: affecting or concerning all or most people or thing.
Common: occurring, found, or done often.
Usual: habitually or typically occurring or done.
Universal: relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases.

১১.
An expression of mild disapproval-
  1. ক) Warning
  2. খ) Denigration
  3. গ) Impertinence
  4. ঘ) Reproof
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Reproof
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Reproof
ব্যাখ্যা

Warning: advance notice of something.
Denigration: the action of unfairly criticizing someone or something.
Impertinence: lack of respect.
Reproof: an expression of blame or disapproval.

১২.
A person interested in reading books and nothing else-
  1. ক) Bookkeeper
  2. খ) Scholar
  3. গ) Bookworm
  4. ঘ) Student
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Bookworm
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Bookworm
ব্যাখ্যা

Bookkeeper: a person whose job is to keep records of the financial affairs of a business.
Scholar: a specialist in a particular branch of study, especially the humanities.
Bookworm: a person who enjoys reading.
Student: a person who is studying at a university or other place of higher education.

১৩.
The act of violating the sanctity of the church is-
  1. ক) Blasphemy
  2. খ) Heresy
  3. গ) Sacrilege
  4. ঘ) Desecration
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Sacrilege
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Sacrilege
ব্যাখ্যা
Sacrilege: The violation or profanation of anything sacred or held sacred.
Blasphemy: Impious utterance or action concerning god or sacred things.
১৪.
Giving undue favours to one's own kith and kin-
  1. ক) Nepotism
  2. খ) Favouritism
  3. গ) Worldliness
  4. ঘ) Corruption
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Nepotism
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Nepotism
ব্যাখ্যা

Nepotism: The practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
Favouritism: The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another.
Worldliness: The quality of being experienced and sophisticated.
Corruption: Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.

১৫.
To accustom oneself to a foreign climate-
  1. ক) Adapt
  2. খ) Adopt
  3. গ) Accustom
  4. ঘ) Acclimatise
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Acclimatise
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Acclimatise
ব্যাখ্যা

Adapt: make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose.
Adopt: choose to take up, follow, or use.
Accustom: make someone or something accept (something) as normal or usual.
Acclimatise: become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions.

১৬.
A place where bees are kept in called-
  1. ক) An apiary
  2. খ) A mole
  3. গ) A hive
  4. ঘ) A sanctuary
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) An apiary
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) An apiary
ব্যাখ্যা

An apiary: a place where bees are kept.
A mole: a small burrowing mammal with dark velvety fur, a long muzzle, and very small eyes, feeding mainly on worms, grubs, and other invertebrates.
A hive: a thing that has the domed shape of a beehive.
A sanctuary: refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger.

১৭.
A place that provides refuge-
  1. ক) Asylum
  2. খ) Sanatorium
  3. গ) Shelter
  4. ঘ) Orphanage
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Asylum
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Asylum
ব্যাখ্যা

Asylum: the protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee.
Sanatorium: an establishment for the medical treatment of people who are convalescing or have a chronic illness.
Shelter: a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
Orphanage: a residential institution for the care and education of orphans.

১৮.
Paper written by hand-
  1. ক) Handicraft
  2. খ) Manuscript
  3. গ) Handiwork
  4. ঘ) Thesis
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Manuscript
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Manuscript
ব্যাখ্যা

Handicraft: activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects by hand.
Manuscript: a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
Handiwork: making things by hand, considered as a subject of instruction.
Thesis: a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

১৯.
One who is fond of fighting-
  1. ক) Bellicose
  2. খ) Aggressive
  3. গ) Belligerent
  4. ঘ) Militant
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Bellicose
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Bellicose
ব্যাখ্যা

Bellicose: demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
Aggressive: ready or likely to attack or confront
Belligerent: engaged in a war or conflict, as recognized by international law.
Militant: favouring confrontational or violent methods in support of a political or social cause.

২০.
A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power-
  1. ক) Expert
  2. খ) Intellectual
  3. গ) Snob
  4. ঘ) Literate
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Intellectual
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Intellectual
ব্যাখ্যা

Expert: a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area.
Intellectual: Intelligent; knowledgeable.
Snob: a person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior.
Literate: able to read and write.

২১.
One who collects coins as hobby-
  1. ক) Philatelist
  2. খ) Ornithologist
  3. গ) Statistician
  4. ঘ) Numismatist
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Numismatist
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Numismatist
ব্যাখ্যা

Philatelist: a person who collects or studies stamps.
Ornithologist: a person who studies or is an expert on birds.
Statistician: an expert in the preparation and analysis of statistics.
Numismatist: someone who studies or collects coins, paper money, or medals.

২২.
That which cannot be seen-
  1. ক) Insensible
  2. খ) Intangible
  3. গ) Invisible
  4. ঘ) Unseen
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Invisible
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Invisible
ব্যাখ্যা

Intangible - that exists, but that is difficult to describe, understand or measure.
Insensible - unable to feel something or react to it.
Invisible - means which things we can't see and we can't hear.

২৩.
A person living permanently in a certain place-
  1. ক) Resident
  2. খ) Native
  3. গ) Domicile
  4. ঘ) Subject
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Domicile
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Domicile
ব্যাখ্যা

A person living permanently in a certain place- Domicile.
এখানে, ব্যক্তিকে নির্দেশ করা হয়নি, বরং একজন ব্যক্তির নির্দিষ্ট স্থায়ী বাসস্থান কে নির্দেশ করা হয়েছে,
তাই এর এক কোথায় প্রকাশ হবে Domicile (a person's residence or home).
Resident- বাসিন্দা (ব্যক্তি)।
Native - স্থানীয় (ব্যক্তি)।
Domicile - স্থায়ী বাসস্থান।

২৪.
Bringing about gentle and painless death from incurable disease-
  1. ক) Suicide
  2. খ) Euphoria
  3. গ) Gallows
  4. ঘ) Euthanasia
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Euthanasia
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ঘ) Euthanasia
ব্যাখ্যা

Suicide: the action of killing oneself intentionally.
Euphoria: a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
Gallows: a structure, typically of two uprights and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals.
Euthanasia: the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma.

২৫.
An office for which no salary is paid-
  1. ক) Hospitable
  2. খ) Free
  3. গ) Honorary
  4. ঘ) Gratis
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Honorary
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Honorary
ব্যাখ্যা

Hospitable : অতিথিসেবাপরায়ণ,অতিথিবত্সল
Honorary : অবৈতনিক
Gratis : বিনামূল্যে

২৬.
One who able to use the right and left hands equally well-
  1. ক) Sinister
  2. খ) Ambidextrous
  3. গ) Ambivalent
  4. ঘ) Amateur
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Ambidextrous
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Ambidextrous
ব্যাখ্যা

Sinister : One who is able to use the left hand well.
Ambivalent : having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
Amateur : a person who is contemptibly inept at a particular activity.
Ambidextrous : able to use the right and left hands equally well.

২৭.
A disease that spreads over a large area-
  1. ক) Academic
  2. খ) Epidemic
  3. গ) Incorrigible
  4. ঘ) Invincible
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Epidemic
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Epidemic
ব্যাখ্যা

Academic : relating to education and scholarship.
Incorrigible : not able to be changed or reformed.
Invincible : too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
Epidemic : a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

২৮.
A person interested in collecting, studying and selling of old things
  1. ক) Antiquarian
  2. খ) Junk-dealer
  3. গ) Crank
  4. ঘ) Archaeologist
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Antiquarian
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Antiquarian
ব্যাখ্যা
Antiquarian - dealing in rare books.
Archaeologist - study of ancient cultures.
২৯.
One who possesses many talents
  1. ক) Versatile
  2. খ) Nubile
  3. গ) Exceptional
  4. ঘ) Gifted
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Versatile
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) Versatile
ব্যাখ্যা
Versatile means multitalented, multiskilled no matter if the talents are exceptional or not whereas gifted means having exceptional talent.
৩০.
A prima facie case is such-
  1. ক) As it seems at first sight
  2. খ) As it is made to seem at first sight
  3. গ) As it turns out to be at the end
  4. ঘ) As it seems to the court after a number of hearings
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) As it seems at first sight
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
ক) As it seems at first sight
ব্যাখ্যা
In common practice the term prima facie is used to describe the apparent nature of something upon initial observation.
৩১.
Land so surrounded by water as to be almost an island-
  1. ক) Archipelago
  2. খ) Isthmus
  3. গ) Peninsula
  4. ঘ) Lagoon
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Peninsula
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
গ) Peninsula
ব্যাখ্যা

Archipelago: an extensive group of islands.
Isthmus: a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
Peninsula: a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
Lagoon: a stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef.

৩২.
The study of ancient societies-
  1. ক) Anthropology
  2. খ) Archaeology
  3. গ) History
  4. ঘ) Ethnology
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Archaeology
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
খ) Archaeology
ব্যাখ্যা

Anthropology: The study of humans in the past and present.
Archeology: The study of ancient societies, done by looking at tools, bones, buildings, and other things from that time that have been found.
History: The study of the past, particularly how it relates to humans.
Ethnology: The branch of anthropology that compares and analyzes the characteristics of different peoples and the relationship between them.