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1491. One who promotes the idea of absence of government of any kind, when every man should be a law unto himself is?

  • A. agnostic
  • B. Iconoc
  • C. belligerent
  • D. anarchist

Explanation: An anarchist advocates the absence of a governing authority and rejects the idea of imposed government. An agnostic concerns uncertainty about religious knowledge, not political organization.

Correct answer: anarchist

1492. Responsible according to law is?

  • A. eligible
  • B. legitimate
  • C. legalised
  • D. liable

Explanation: Liable means legally responsible or legally answerable, often for a debt, offence, or consequence. Eligible means qualified, while legitimate means lawful or valid.

Correct answer: liable

1493. Which is bound to be done is?

  • A. soliloquy
  • B. indispensable
  • C. sinecure
  • D. indelible

Explanation: Indispensable describes something absolutely necessary, so it is bound to be done or required. A soliloquy is a speech to oneself, a sinecure is an easy job, and indelible means impossible to erase.

Correct answer: indispensable

1494. Matter written by hand is?

  • A. handwritten
  • B. manuscript
  • C. proof
  • D. amnesty

Explanation: A manuscript is a piece of writing prepared by hand, although the word can also refer to an author's original text before publication. Handwritten is an adjective describing the writing rather than the written matter itself.

Correct answer: manuscript

1495. A statement that can have a double meaning is?

  • A. Verbose
  • B. Ambivalent
  • C. Epigraph
  • D. Ambiguous

Explanation: An ambiguous statement can be understood in two or more ways, including through a double meaning. Ambivalent means having mixed feelings, not having multiple interpretations.

Correct answer: Ambiguous

1496. Money paid to a man for his labour is?

  • A. sacrilege
  • B. rent
  • C. bunting
  • D. remuneration

Explanation: Remuneration is payment or reward for work or services. Rent is paid for the use of property, while sacrilege means misuse of something sacred.

Correct answer: remuneration

1497. A person who constantly thinks, he is sick is a?

  • A. hypochondriac
  • B. misogynist
  • C. misanthrope
  • D. hyperpitutiary

Explanation: A hypochondriac constantly fears or believes that they are suffering from illness, often despite medical reassurance. A misogynist hates women, whereas a misanthrope dislikes humanity generally.

Correct answer: hypochondriac

1498. Anything written in a letter after it is signed is?

  • A. corrigendum
  • B. Manuscript
  • C. postscript
  • D. unmanageable

Explanation: A postscript, or P.S., is an additional note written after a letter has been signed. A corrigendum corrects an error in a published text.

Correct answer: postscript

1499. One who has obstinate and narrow religious views is ____________?

  • A. fanatic
  • B. theologian
  • C. bigot
  • D. egotist

Explanation: A bigot holds obstinate and intolerant opinions, especially about religion or other beliefs. A fanatic may show extreme enthusiasm, but bigot more precisely includes narrow-minded intolerance.

Correct answer: bigot

1500. Specialised in nose disease is?

  • A. rhinologist
  • B. philologist
  • C. endocrinologist
  • D. gerontologist

Explanation: A rhinologist specialises in diseases of the nose and related structures. An endocrinologist treats hormonal disorders, while a gerontologist studies ageing.

Correct answer: rhinologist