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Correct option: D — Demography

Demography- the statistical study of human populations. Photography- the art or practice of taking and processing photographs. Palaeography- the study of ancient writing systems and the deciphering and dating of historical manuscripts. Astronomy- the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, and stars.

Correct option: A — nepotism

Nepotism- undue favour to one’s own relative during the hiring process. Racism- the practice of discriminating against people based on their race or ethnic background. Liberalism- a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise. Communism- the belief in a society without different social classes.

Correct option: D — Pessimist

Pessimist- one who tends to look at the dark side of things. Dynamist- a proponent or advocate of a philosophical theory that explains phenomena in terms of an immanent force or energy. Polemist- a person who strongly attacks or defends a particular opinion, person, idea, or set of beliefs. Optimist- a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes.

Correct option: D — Chaos

Chaos- an utter state of confusion. Pathos- a quality that evokes pity or sadness. Engross- absorb all the attention or interest of. Innuendos- a remark or remarks that suggest something sexual or something unpleasant but do not refer to it directly.

Correct option: B — Apathy

Apathy- lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. Sympathy- a feeling of sincere concern for someone who is experiencing something difficult or painful. Empathy- the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Antipathy- a strong feeling of dislike.

Correct option: B — Archaeology

Archaeology- the study of ancient things such as art, graves, ruins etc. Astrology- the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world. Geology- the science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it. Meteorology- the branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather.

Correct option: A — Vicious cycle

Vicious cycle- a continuing unpleasant situation, created when one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse.

Correct option: B — Sovereign

Sovereign- a person who has supreme power or authority. Secular- not having any connection with religion. Diversity- the fact of there being many different things existing together in a group. Foreign- strange and unfamiliar.

Correct option: A — Blasphemy

Blasphemy- speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious things. Mystic- someone who attempts to be united with God through prayer. Atheist- one who does not believe in the existence of God. Theist- one who believes in the existence of God.

Correct option: D — Portable

Portable- a thing that can be easily carried by hands. Export- send (goods or services) to another country for sale. Import- bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale. Potable- safe to drink.