IPMAT Indore 2024 - VA Q75 Explanation

Explanation:

(b)

Option (a)

Similarity: Means the state or fact of being similar. "Without similarity in history" is awkward and not idiomatic.

Combating: Means taking action to reduce or prevent something bad or undesirable. This fits the context but not as precisely as some other words.

Prevalence: Refers to the commonness of a particular condition or disease. This word fits the context well, but the first word makes this option less suitable.

Option (b)

Precedent: Refers to an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. "Without precedent in history" fits well.

Mitigating: Means making less severe, serious, or painful. This fits well in the context of reducing the impact of the virus.

Incidence: Refers to the occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease. This fits well in the context.

Option (c)

Equivalent: Means equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc. "Without equivalent in history" is not idiomatic.

Eradicating: Means destroying completely. This is too strong in the context of merely reducing the spread.

Toll: Refers to the number of deaths or casualties. This fits the context but the first word makes this option less suitable.

Option (d)

Parallel: Refers to something that is similar or analogous to something else. "Without parallel in history" does not fit well.

Controlling: Means exercising control or restraint. This does not fit well in the context of managing the spread of the virus as the previous word makes it redundant.

Outbreak: Refers to a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as a disease. This fits but not as precisely as "incidence."