SRCC GBO 2009 Question Paper

Option D is the correct answer.

The word “latent” means existing but not yet developed or manifest, hidden or concealed. Therefore, the words that are opposite in meaning to “latent” would be:

a) Apparent: Clearly visible or understood; obvious. b) Exposed: Make (something) visible by uncovering it. c) Manifest: Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

The word that does not fit in this context is:

d) Officious: Assertive of authority in a domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters.

Therefore, “officious” is the most appropriate choice here as it is not the correct antonym of “latent”. It does not convey the meaning of something being visible or revealed. 

The word “naive” typically means showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment. Therefore, the words that are opposite in meaning to “naive” would be:

a) Crafty: Clever at achieving one’s aims by indirect or deceitful methods. b) Diplomatic: Having the ability to deal with people in a sensitive and effective way. d) Wily: Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.

The word that does not fit in this context is:

c) Brave: Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

Therefore, “brave” is the most appropriate choice here as it is not the correct antonym for “naive”. 

Option A is the correct answer.

The word “regal” typically means of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified. Therefore, the words that are opposite in meaning to “regal” would be:

b) Beggarly: Resembling or befitting a beggar; extremely poor. c) Slavish: Showing no originality; blindly imitative. d) Poor: Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society.

The word that does not fit in this context is Option a) Legal: Permitted by law.

Therefore, “legal” is the most appropriate choice here as it is not the correct antonym of “regal”.

Option A is the correct answer.

The word “tranquillity” typically means the quality or state of being tranquil or calm. Therefore, Option A is a synonym of Tranquility.

The other options are antonyms of the word:
b) Excitement: A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness. c) Agitation: A state of anxiety or nervous excitement. d) Disturbance: The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.

The word “amalgamate” means to combine or unite to form one organization or structure. Therefore, the words that are opposite in meaning to “amalgamate” would be:

a) Dissociate: Disconnect or separate (used especially in abstract contexts). b) Unravel: Undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads). c) Untangle: Free from a tangled or knotted state.

The word that does not fit in this context is:

d) Seethe: (of a person) be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.

Therefore, “seethe” is the most appropriate choice here as it is not the correct antonym of “amalgamate”. It does not convey the meaning of separation or disconnection. Instead, it relates to a state of intense but unexpressed anger.

In this question, “TEPID: HOT”, the relationship between the words is one of degree. “Tepid” means slightly warm, while “hot” refers to a higher degree of warmth.

The pair related in the same way as “TEPID: HOT” is Option B: Pat: Slap. A pat is a light touch, while a slap is a hit with more force, which is similar to the relationship between tepid and hot.

Modesty and Arrogance are opposites of each other.  Modesty is the quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities.

Arrogance, on the other hand, is the quality of being unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people

So, the correct answer would be Option C as it also has words that are opposites of each other. Debility the quality or state of being weak, feeble, or infirm. Strength on the other hand implies strong.

Here, the relation is cause and effect. Germs cause diseases, so we have to find a pair of words that illustrate the same relationship. 

Option D is the correct answer, as Wars cause destruction.

The rest of the options don't exemplify a cause-effect relationship.

Flowers are a part of a bouquet, or flowers make up a bouquet. So, we have to find a pair of words that illustrate the same relation. 

Here, only Option B exemplifies this. Multiple links make a chain. So the correct answer is Option B.