Correct option is A
The correct option is (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii.
Explanation of each pair:
- A. poverty + ridden = poverty-ridden: A country that needs to be taken care of is described as poverty-ridden, meaning severely affected by poverty. The suffix -ridden means burdened by or full of. (Hindi: गरीबी से ग्रस्त)
- B. trust + worthy = trustworthy: A person who can be depended upon is trustworthy. The suffix -worthy means deserving of or fit for. (Hindi: विश्वसनीय)
- C. bullet + proof = bulletproof: A vehicle that protects against bullets is bulletproof. The suffix -proof means resistant to or protected against. (Hindi: गोलियों से सुरक्षित)
- D. money + conscious = money-conscious: Businessmen who are very aware of and focused on money are money-conscious. The suffix -conscious means aware of or concerned about. (Hindi: पैसे के प्रति सजग)
So the correct answer is (a)