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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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