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CDS - 2026
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Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Climatic and Climactic

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Climatic means related to climate and Climactic means the most exciting part of a story or situation

Understanding Climatic and Climactic Meanings

This question requires distinguishing between two commonly confused words: "Climatic" and "Climactic".

Meaning of Climatic

  • Climatic refers to anything associated with or related to climate. Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area.

Meaning of Climactic

  • Climactic relates to a climax. A climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point or event in a story, series of events, or situation.

Conclusion

Option 1 correctly defines both terms:

  • Climatic means related to climate.
  • Climactic means the most exciting part of a story or situation.
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