Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Discrete' and 'Discreet'

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  1. 'Discrete' means separate and distinct categories of objects, and 'discreet' means misuse of authority
  2. 'Discrete' means separate and distinct categories of objects, and 'discreet' means maintaining confidentiality
  3. 'Discrete' means being careful in what one says or does, and 'discreet' means separate and distinct categories of objects
  4. 'Discrete' means misuse of authority and 'discreet' means being careful in what one says or does

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Option 2 : 'Discrete' means separate and distinct categories of objects, and 'discreet' means maintaining confidentiality
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The Correct Answer is Option 2
Key Points
  • 'Discrete' means separate and distinct.(पृथक)
    • Example: These tasks can be broken down into discrete segments.
  • 'Discreet' stands for careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions.(सूचक)
    • Example: They were discreet in their dealings.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2 i.e. ''Discrete' means separate and distinct categories of objects, and 'discreet' means maintaining confidentiality'.
Additional Information
  • Option 1, 3, 4 inaccurately swap the meanings of 'Discrete' and 'Discreet'.
  • For example, in Option 3, 'Discrete' does not mean being careful and 'Discreet' does not mean separate and distinct categories of objects.
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