Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
The word ‘Gharana’ points to the ________ concepts of stylistic individuality and handing down of tradition within family confines.
A. Joint
B. Conflicting
C. Dual
D. Contradictory
E. Extraordinary

Answer 1

Hint:They are talking about two characteristics of the word ‘Gharana’. Therefore, choose the word accordingly.
Try to classify the terms given in the question according to the tone/ character.

Complete answer:
In the given sentence, the word points out at two concepts, which describes the characteristic of the word ‘Gharana’. And the characteristics are not conflicting nor is it contradictory/ contentious. Therefore, we can rule out Option B and Option D i.e. ‘Conflicting’ and ‘Contradictory’ respectively. Option A i.e.’ Joint’ which means that both the concepts are of the same part, but that is not true. The concepts are exclusive, i.e. they are two different concepts which define the word ‘Gharana’. Therefore, even Option A can be ruled out.
But if you see the other two options i.e. Option C and Option E have ‘Dual’ and ‘Extraordinary’ respectively that fits in the sentence because here we are talking about two exclusive, unusual and remarkable characteristics that define the word ‘Gharana’.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note:It is very important for us to first find out the characteristics of the terms that define the given word.
If the terms are contradicting each other or are they supporting each other or are they explaining each other. If we find this out, then only can we determine the actual solution to the given question.
Watch out for the terms that describe the word and then classify the words based on the category they lie in i.e, are they contradictory, supporting, explanatory, conflicting.