Direction: In the following question there is a certain relation between two given words on one side of :: and one word is given on another side of :: _____ Choose the suitable word to be put on the…
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Direction: In the following question there is a certain relation between two given words on one side of :: and one word is given on another side of :: _____ Choose the suitable word to be put on the other side from the given alternatives
Inherit: Acquire :: Hierarchical: ______________
Inherit: Acquire :: Hierarchical: ______________
- Succession
- Gain
- Instinct
- Discover
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Succession
To inherit is to acquire by succession; analogously, hierarchical relates to succession (an ordered succession of ranks). Gain, instinct, discover have no such link.
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