Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below –
List-I
(Word)
(A) Indra
(B) Kamal (Lotus)
(C) Ganga
(D) Stri (Woman)
List-II
(Synonym)
(1) Indrivar (Blue Lotus)
(2) Vanita (Woman)
(3) Mahendra (Indra)
(4) Tripathaga (Ganga)

Appeared in: UPPSC 2023

Explanation

The question requires matching words with their correct synonyms from two lists.
The correct combination is A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2.
Indra's synonym is Mahendra (Great Indra).
Kamal (Lotus) is a general term, and Indrivar (Blue Lotus) is a specific type, making it a valid synonym in this context.
Ganga is known as Tripathaga, referring to its mythical flow through three realms.
Stri and Vanita are both common words for 'woman' in Sanskrit/Hindi.

Option A: This option incorrectly matches 'Indra' with 'Indrivar' (blue lotus) and 'Ganga' with 'Vanita' (woman).
Option B: This option incorrectly pairs 'Kamal' (Lotus) with 'Vanita' (woman) and 'Ganga' with 'Indrivar' (blue lotus).
Option C: This option incorrectly matches every word with its synonym. For example, it pairs 'Indra' with 'Tripathaga' (a name for Ganga).

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Synonym Matching in Hindi/Sanskrit as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical question, vocabulary and synonym knowledge are frequently tested in the general aptitude sections of nursing entrance and recruitment exams.
Strong language skills improve reading comprehension, which is essential for accurately understanding complex medical texts, patient charts, and research articles.
This type of matching question assesses analytical and reasoning skills, which are transferable to clinical settings for diagnosing problems by matching symptoms to conditions.

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the task is to match each word in List-I with its correct synonym in List-II.
Begin with the word you are most confident about. For many, 'Stri' (Woman) and 'Vanita' (Woman) is a clear match (D-2).
Check the options. Only option D has the D-2 pairing. This strongly suggests D is the correct answer.
To confirm, verify the other pairs in option D. (A) Indra and (3) Mahendra are both names for the same deity. (B) Kamal is a lotus, and (1) Indrivar is a blue lotus. (C) Ganga and (4) Tripathaga are related.
Since all pairs in option D (A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2) are correct, you can confidently select it.
This strategy of using one known pair to eliminate incorrect options is very efficient for 'match the following' questions.

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