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GATE 2025 DA – Question 6

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Column-I has statements made by Shanthala; and, Column-II has responses given by Kanishk.

Column-IColumn-II
P. This house is in a mess.1. Alright, I won't bring it up during our conversations.
Q. I am not happy with the marks given to me.2. Well, you can easily look it up.
R. Politics is a subject I avoid talking about.3. No problem, let me clear it up for you.
S. I don't know what this word means.4. Don't worry, I will take it up with your teacher.

Identify the option that has the correct match between Column-I and Column-II.

  1. P – 2; Q – 3; R – 1; S – 4
  2. P – 3; Q – 4; R – 1; S – 2
  3. P – 4; Q – 1; R – 2; S – 3
  4. P – 1; Q – 2; R – 4; S – 3

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Correct answer: (B) P – 3; Q – 4; R – 1; S – 2

Explanation

Each reply uses a phrasal verb that fits the statement. A mess is cleared up (P–3). A complaint about marks is taken up with the teacher (Q–4). A subject that is avoided is not brought up (R–1). A word whose meaning is unknown is looked up (S–2). So P–3; Q–4; R–1; S–2.