NDA_English_2025_Q21

Question:

Identify the correct meaning of the given word.

Cynosure

Identify the correct meaning of the given word.

Cynosure

Options:

  • a) Person or thing that causes a change.
  • b) Person or thing that attracts a lot of attention.
  • c) Person or thing regarded as exact copy.
  • d) Person or animal that lives in a particular place.
  • a) Person or thing that causes a change.
  • b) Person or thing that attracts a lot of attention.
  • c) Person or thing regarded as exact copy.
  • d) Person or animal that lives in a particular place.

correct answer : b)

Explanation:

“Cynosure” refers to someone or something that is the centre of admiration or attention. It comes from the Greek word for the North Star, which is a guiding point. The other options refer to unrelated ideas like change or copying, which do not fit the meaning.

“Cynosure” refers to someone or something that is the centre of admiration or attention. It comes from the Greek word for the North Star, which is a guiding point. The other options refer to unrelated ideas like change or copying, which do not fit the meaning.

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