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Match List I (word/expression/specialised term) with List II (meaning) and select the answer using the code given below the Lists. List I: A. Atonement B. Sacrilege C. Clawback D. Bandwagon List II: 1. Retrieving money already paid 2. Contaminating a holy place 3. Involvement of a large number of people in something 4. Making amends for mistakes

  1. A.A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4
  2. B.A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4
  3. C.A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3✓ Correct
  4. D.A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3

Explanation

Atonement means the act of making amends for a wrong or mistake (4). Sacrilege refers to the violation or contamination of something regarded as sacred, such as a holy place (2). Clawback refers to the action of retrieving or recovering money that has already been paid out (1). Bandwagon refers to a particular activity or cause that has suddenly become popular, involving a large number of people (3). The correct match is A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3, corresponding to option (c).
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