GATE DA 2025 Set 1 — Question 6
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Column-I has statements made by Shanthala; and, Column-II has responses given by Kanishk.
Identify the option that has the correct match between Column-I and Column-II.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| P. This house is in a mess. | 1. Alright, I won't bring it up during our conversations. |
| Q. I am not happy with the marks given to me. | 2. Well, you can easily look it up. |
| R. Politics is a subject I avoid talking about. | 3. No problem, let me clear it up for you. |
| S. I don't know what this word means. | 4. Don't worry, I will take it up with your teacher. |
Correct answer
(B) P – 3; Q – 4; R – 1; S – 2
Solution
Matching the statements with appropriate responses:
- P. This house is in a mess. 3. No problem, let me clear it up for you. ('Clear it up' implies cleaning or tidying).
- Q. I am not happy with the marks given to me. 4. Don't worry, I will take it up with your teacher. ('Take it up with' implies discussing a grievance).
- R. Politics is a subject I avoid talking about. 1. Alright, I won't bring it up during our conversations. ('Bring it up' implies mentioning a topic).
- S. I don't know what this word means. 2. Well, you can easily look it up. ('Look it up' implies searching for a definition).
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