Match List I with List II:
List I (Word/Expression/Specialised term)
A. Bequeath
B. Mortgage
C. Endowment
D. Lease
List II (Meaning)
1. To pledge property as a security
2. To leave property for beneficiary via a will
3. Agreement for use of property against rent
4. To grant funds for running a socially-beneficial institution
Code:
A.A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3✓ Correct
B.A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
C.A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
D.A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Explanation
Bequeath means to leave property for a beneficiary via a will (2). Mortgage means to pledge property as security for a loan (1). Endowment refers to granting funds for running a socially-beneficial institution like a school, hospital, or trust (4). Lease is an agreement for the use of property against rent (3). Therefore the correct pairing is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3... wait, checking again: Bequeath-2, Mortgage-1, Endowment-4, Lease-3 gives A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3, which is option (b). The correct answer is (b).
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