Question

Choose the word which means the following.
Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence.
A) Statesmanship
B) Formalism
C) Hierarchy
D) Protocol

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘etiquette’ in the given statement refers to a customary code of polite behavior in society or in a group of people who are members of a particular profession or organization. The word ‘precedence’ refers to anything or anyone that has more importance than others.

Complete answer:
Now let us look into the given options:
Option A) Statesmanship – It is the behavior, actions and the qualities of being a statesman, i.e. being skilled and experienced in managing public affairs. For e.g. The minister showed great statesmanship in dealing with the crisis. This is not the correct word substitution for the phrase given in the question.
Option B) Formalism – It is an artistic or literary style that takes into account the arrangement of various elements, rather than expressing feelings or meanings. For e.g. As an artist I am attracted to formalism, due to its neutrality. This option is incorrect for substitution.
Option C) Hierarchy – It is a system in which people or things are arranged or ranked according to their relative status or authority. For e.g. It is only because of his political hierarchy that he is so successful. This option is also not suitable for substituting the phrase in the question.
Option D) Protocol – It is the official procedure, or acceptable behavior or set of rules that govern diplomatic occasions, official ceremonies etc. In other words, we can say that ‘it is a code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence.’

Thus, the correct answer is Option (D) Protocol.

Note: Some synonyms for ‘protocol’ are; arrangement, concordat, etiquette, convention etc. The antonyms for ‘protocol’ can be; crudeness disagreement, impoliteness, impropriety, rudeness etc. The word ‘protocol’ comes from the Greek words protos meaning ‘first’ and kollos meaning ‘glue’ and these words together gave rise to its current English meaning.