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Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

The artist skilfully captured the intricate contours of the mountain range.

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The correct answer is

Complex

The correct answer is Option (1) i.e. 'Complex'.

 Key Points

  • Intricate : (जटिल) - Very complicated or detailed.
    • Example: The carpet had an intricate pattern.
  • Complex: (जटिल) - Composed of many interconnected parts; complicated.
    • Example: The issue is complex and it cannot be resolved easily.
  • Hence, Complex is the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Complex'.

  Additional Information

  • Systematic: (तंत्रित) - Done or acting according to a fixed plan; methodical.
    • Example: He was systematic in his research.
  • Fantastic: (अद्भुत) - Extraordinarily good or attractive.
    • Example: The performance was simply fantastic.
  • Reasonable: (तर्कसंगत) - Fair, sensible.
    • Example: His suggestions were quite reasonable.
  • Contours : (किसी वस्‍तु की बाह्य आकृति; रूपरेखा) - An outline representing or bounding the shape or form of something.
    • Example: The contours of the landscape were stunningly beautiful.
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