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In the Following Question,A Related Pair of Word Or Phrase is Followed by a Pair of Words Or Phrase.Select the Pair that Best Expresses a Relationship Similar to the One Expressed

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In the following question, a related pair of word or phrase is followed by a pair of words or phrase. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the original pair.

Dulcet: Raucous 

विकल्प

  • Sweet: Song 

  • Crazy: Insane

  • Palliative: Exacerbating

  • Theory: Practical

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उत्तर

Crazy: Insane

Explanation:

Dulcet refers to sweet and soothing sound often used ironically. Raucous refers to, making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise. So the relationship is here completely opposite to each other.
Therefore the option is correct as crazy and insane are synonymous.

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