Gandhiji always advocated the cause of indigenous industries.

A. foreign
B. big
C. cottage
D. native
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Foreign : of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one’s own.

Big : of considerable size or extent.

Cottage : a small house, typically one in the country.

Native : a local inhabitant.

Indigenous : originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Synonym of Indigenous is Native

Synonym of KNAVERY

A. Heroism
B. Cowardice
C. Dishonesty
D. Stupidity
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Heroism : great bravery.

Cowardice : lack of bravery.

Dishonesty : deceitfulness shown in someone’s character or behaviour.

Stupidity : behaviour that shows a lack of good sense or judgement.

Knavery: unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest dealing.

Synonym of Knavery is Dishonesty

Synonym of RECIPROCATE

A. Grant
B. Requite
C. Receive
D. Deliver
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Grant : agree to give or allow (something requested) to.

Requite : make appropriate return for (a favour, service, or wrongdoing).

Receive : be given, presented with, or paid (something).

Deliver : bring and hand over (a letter, parcel, or goods) to the proper recipient or address.

Reciprocate : feel (affection or love) for someone in the same way that they feel it for oneself.

Synonym of Reciprocate is Requite

After a dynamic speech by the Prime Minister, one often hears repercussions abroad.

A. recriminations
B. far-reaching
C. consequence
D. gesticulations
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Recriminations : an accusation in response to one from someone else.

Far-reaching : having important and widely applicable effects or implications.

Consequence : a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Gesticulations : a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.

Repercussions : an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

Synonym of Repercussions is Consequence

Synonym of ECONOMISE

A. Accumulate
B. Minimise
C. Save
D. Reduce
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Accumulate : gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

Minimise : reduce (something, especially something undesirable) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Save : keep and store up (something, especially money) for future use.

Reduce : make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Economise : spend less; reduce one’s expenses.

Synonym of Economise is Save

Synonym of OBLIGATORY

A. Useful
B. Required
C. Stubborn
D. Agreeable
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Useful : able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways.

Required : officially compulsory, or otherwise considered essential; indispensable.

Stubborn : having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.

Agreeable : quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

Obligatory : required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Synonym of Obligatory is Required

Synonym of DOGMA

A. Possibility
B. Feeling
C. Tenet
D. Doubt
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Possibility : a thing that may happen or be the case.

Feeling : an emotional state or reaction.

Tenet : a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

Doubt : a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

Dogma : a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Synonym of Dogma is Tenet

Synonym of COMMISERATE

A. Sympathise
B. Placate
C. Commemorate
D. Consecrate
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Sympathise : feel or express sympathy.

Placate : make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Commemorate : recall and show respect for (someone or something).

Consecrate : make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious purpose.
Commiserate : express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize.

Synonym of Commiserate is Sympathise

The community is agog with speculation about the fate of the money collected.

A. excited
B. worried
C. depressed
D. annoyed
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Excited : very enthusiastic and eager.

Worried : anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.

Depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency.

Annoyed : slightly angry; irritated.

Agog : very eager or curious to hear or see something.

Synonym of Agog is Excited

Synonym of PERSPICACITY

A. Bad
B. Shrewd
C. Hazy
D. Clear
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Bad : of poor quality or a low standard.

Shrewd : having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.

Hazy : covered by a haze.

Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

Perspicacity : the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.

Synonym of Perspicacity is Shrewd