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    Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following. An athletic event comprising ten different events.
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    Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
    An athletic event comprising ten different events.

    A.

    Decathlon

    B.

    Pentathlon

    C.

    Tetrathlon

    D.

    Heptathlon

    Correct option is A

    The correct option is (a).

    Explanation:
    The correct one-word for the given group of words is Decathlon. It is derived from the Greek word 'deka' meaning ten and 'athlon' meaning contest. (दस खेलों की प्रतियोगिता)
    Example: Winning the Olympic decathlon is often considered the ultimate test of an athlete's versatility.

    Meanings of the given other options:

    • Pentathlon: An athletic event comprising five different events. (पेंटाथलॉन/पाँच खेलों की प्रतियोगिता)
    • Tetrathlon: A multi-sport event consisting of four different events. (टेट्राथलॉन/चार खेलों की प्रतियोगिता)
    • Heptathlon: An athletic event comprising seven different events. (हेप्टाथलॉन/सात खेलों की प्रतियोगिता)
    So the correct answer is (a)

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