Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 16

Select the alternative that shows a similar relationship as the given pair – Mandatory : Compulsory A. Philosophy : Science B. Thesis : Subject C. Generosity : Narrow - mindedness D. Hypothesis : Supposition

  1. B

  2. A

  3. C

  4. D

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Answer: (D) D

Explanation

Mandatory and compulsory are synonyms (both mean required). Among the options, only hypothesis and supposition are synonyms (both mean an assumption to be tested). Generosity and narrow-mindedness are opposites, and the other pairs are unrelated.