WillHeld/IntrinsicSaSEBenchmarks · Datasets at Hugging Face

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noun	anicut	A dam built in a stream for maintaining and regulating irrigation.	A	[ "A: A dam built in a stream for maintaining and regulating irrigation.", "B: Lagerstroemia speciosa, a flowering plant native to tropical southern Asia.", "C: An elephant trap; an enclosure constructed to entrap wild elephants.", "D: The bael tree." ]	Which of the following could "anicut" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A dam built in a stream for maintaining and regulating irrigation. B: Lagerstroemia speciosa, a flowering plant native to tropical southern Asia. C: An elephant trap; an enclosure constructed to entrap wild elephants. D: The bael tree. Answer:
noun	central government	The national government of India, in contrast to government at the state or territorial level.	C	[ "A: A farmer or tiller of the soil.", "B: A shop selling confectionery, especially one in or near a school.", "C: The national government of India, in contrast to government at the state or territorial level.", "D: The costus plant." ]	Which of the following could "central government" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A farmer or tiller of the soil. B: A shop selling confectionery, especially one in or near a school. C: The national government of India, in contrast to government at the state or territorial level. D: The costus plant. Answer:
noun	godwoman	A charismatic female guru.	A	[ "A: A charismatic female guru.", "B: Synonym of dragonfruit, pitaya, pitahaya (a fruit)", "C: fort, fortress", "D: An ardent right-wing Hindu nationalist netizen." ]	Which of the following could "godwoman" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A charismatic female guru. B: Synonym of dragonfruit, pitaya, pitahaya (a fruit) C: fort, fortress D: An ardent right-wing Hindu nationalist netizen. Answer:
noun	Henry VIII clause	A provision in a bill before Parliament, that enables the Government to amend the text of the bill once it becomes an Act of Parliament or to repeal the Act using secondary legislation.	A	[ "A: A provision in a bill before Parliament, that enables the Government to amend the text of the bill once it becomes an Act of Parliament or to repeal the Act using secondary legislation.", "B: fenugreek", "C: The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa used as a spice.", "D: A tailor, especially a personal one." ]	Which of the following could "Henry VIII clause" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A provision in a bill before Parliament, that enables the Government to amend the text of the bill once it becomes an Act of Parliament or to repeal the Act using secondary legislation. B: fenugreek C: The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa used as a spice. D: A tailor, especially a personal one. Answer:
noun	chaukidar	A watchman; a guard.	C	[ "A: Initialism of foot overbridge: a pedestrian overpass.", "B: An earthmoving machine made by the J. C. Bamford (JCB) company.", "C: A watchman; a guard.", "D: A journey undertaken on foot for religious, political, social or charitable purposes." ]	Which of the following could "chaukidar" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Initialism of foot overbridge: a pedestrian overpass. B: An earthmoving machine made by the J. C. Bamford (JCB) company. C: A watchman; a guard. D: A journey undertaken on foot for religious, political, social or charitable purposes. Answer:
noun	kadhi	A curry made from chickpea flour and yoghurt which is served with pakoras.	C	[ "A: Heroin.", "B: A person of mixed race; half-caste.", "C: A curry made from chickpea flour and yoghurt which is served with pakoras.", "D: The economic policies of Narendra Modi" ]	Which of the following could "kadhi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Heroin. B: A person of mixed race; half-caste. C: A curry made from chickpea flour and yoghurt which is served with pakoras. D: The economic policies of Narendra Modi Answer:
noun	nanja	cultivable wetland	C	[ "A: A person who is ousted, especially one who is removed from his place of residence or land to make room for an infrastructure improvement or public works project.", "B: An Indian translator or interpreter.", "C: cultivable wetland", "D: Alternative spelling of mali (“a member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any South Asian gardener”)." ]	Which of the following could "nanja" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A person who is ousted, especially one who is removed from his place of residence or land to make room for an infrastructure improvement or public works project. B: An Indian translator or interpreter. C: cultivable wetland D: Alternative spelling of mali (“a member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any South Asian gardener”). Answer:
noun	paniphal	water caltrop	A	[ "A: water caltrop", "B: A kind of push-up in Indian gymnastics.", "C: Sycophancy, flattery.", "D: The fat-tailed sheep." ]	Which of the following could "paniphal" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: water caltrop B: A kind of push-up in Indian gymnastics. C: Sycophancy, flattery. D: The fat-tailed sheep. Answer:
noun	mamaji	mother's brother; maternal uncle	C	[ "A: The work of cleaning out pit latrines.", "B: resident of the village (in discussion or formerly mentioned)", "C: mother's brother; maternal uncle", "D: classmate" ]	Which of the following could "mamaji" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The work of cleaning out pit latrines. B: resident of the village (in discussion or formerly mentioned) C: mother's brother; maternal uncle D: classmate Answer:
noun	dadaji	father's father; paternal grandfather	C	[ "A: An animal shelter of a type found almost entirely in Gujarat.", "B: A partisan; a member of a political party or faction.", "C: father's father; paternal grandfather", "D: banker's draft" ]	Which of the following could "dadaji" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An animal shelter of a type found almost entirely in Gujarat. B: A partisan; a member of a political party or faction. C: father's father; paternal grandfather D: banker's draft Answer:
noun	brotherji	brother (as a respectful term of address)	B	[ "A: A paved terrace attached to a house or garden.", "B: brother (as a respectful term of address)", "C: Garbage; waste; refuse.", "D: cumin" ]	Which of the following could "brotherji" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A paved terrace attached to a house or garden. B: brother (as a respectful term of address) C: Garbage; waste; refuse. D: cumin Answer:
noun	nanaji	mother's father; maternal grandfather	D	[ "A: a supporter of the Sang Parivar.", "B: Cannabis and preparations thereof.", "C: Synonym of dragonfruit, pitaya, pitahaya (a fruit)", "D: mother's father; maternal grandfather" ]	Which of the following could "nanaji" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: a supporter of the Sang Parivar. B: Cannabis and preparations thereof. C: Synonym of dragonfruit, pitaya, pitahaya (a fruit) D: mother's father; maternal grandfather Answer:
noun	vellard	A causeway.	B	[ "A: aunt or older woman (as a respectful term of address)", "B: A causeway.", "C: A dupatta.", "D: Synonym of rabadi (“Indian dessert”)" ]	Which of the following could "vellard" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: aunt or older woman (as a respectful term of address) B: A causeway. C: A dupatta. D: Synonym of rabadi (“Indian dessert”) Answer:
noun	chutiya	asshole, idiot, stupid person.	A	[ "A: asshole, idiot, stupid person.", "B: A hired ruffian armed with a club or lathi.", "C: A clay pot for holding water.", "D: a pool in a mosque where worshippers wash themselves as wudu before praying." ]	Which of the following could "chutiya" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: asshole, idiot, stupid person. B: A hired ruffian armed with a club or lathi. C: A clay pot for holding water. D: a pool in a mosque where worshippers wash themselves as wudu before praying. Answer:
noun	gulal	a colored powder often used during the Holi festival.	C	[ "A: A type of gun, usually a light piece mounted on a swivel, sometimes taking the form of a heavy musket fired from a rest.", "B: A Hindu holy man.", "C: a colored powder often used during the Holi festival.", "D: Alternative form of jizya." ]	Which of the following could "gulal" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A type of gun, usually a light piece mounted on a swivel, sometimes taking the form of a heavy musket fired from a rest. B: A Hindu holy man. C: a colored powder often used during the Holi festival. D: Alternative form of jizya. Answer:
noun	chauki	Alternative form of chowki	C	[ "A: A European foreigner, especially an Englishman", "B: A bad mood or temper.", "C: Alternative form of chowki", "D: A person who is unwell or incapacitated." ]	Which of the following could "chauki" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A European foreigner, especially an Englishman B: A bad mood or temper. C: Alternative form of chowki D: A person who is unwell or incapacitated. Answer:
noun	chawki	Alternative form of chowki	C	[ "A: One's wife's sister's husband.", "B: Alternative form of matka (“earthenware pot”)", "C: Alternative form of chowki", "D: Any of several white fish used in Indian cooking" ]	Which of the following could "chawki" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: One's wife's sister's husband. B: Alternative form of matka (“earthenware pot”) C: Alternative form of chowki D: Any of several white fish used in Indian cooking Answer:
noun	whitemanity	Humanity which excludes all people of color (and sometimes all women).	B	[ "A: protector, defender, saviour", "B: Humanity which excludes all people of color (and sometimes all women).", "C: A waterproof sandal.", "D: seed pearl" ]	Which of the following could "whitemanity" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: protector, defender, saviour B: Humanity which excludes all people of color (and sometimes all women). C: A waterproof sandal. D: seed pearl Answer:
noun	UMPP	Initialism of ultra mega power plant.	D	[ "A: A document filed by a party in order to appoint a lawyer to plead on their behalf.", "B: An ornamental flask or goglet.", "C: Abbreviation of son of.", "D: Initialism of ultra mega power plant." ]	Which of the following could "UMPP" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A document filed by a party in order to appoint a lawyer to plead on their behalf. B: An ornamental flask or goglet. C: Abbreviation of son of. D: Initialism of ultra mega power plant. Answer:
noun	Stepney	A spare wheel.	A	[ "A: A spare wheel.", "B: A small tent with a steep sloping roof and low sides.", "C: An Indo-Chinese dish consisting of deep-fried chicken and red chillies.", "D: A feather-like ornament projecting from a tied turban." ]	Which of the following could "Stepney" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A spare wheel. B: A small tent with a steep sloping roof and low sides. C: An Indo-Chinese dish consisting of deep-fried chicken and red chillies. D: A feather-like ornament projecting from a tied turban. Answer:
noun	Maggi	Any type of instant noodles.	C	[ "A: An autorickshaw.", "B: a form of protest, usually involving a large number of people blocking a railway.", "C: Any type of instant noodles.", "D: Indian filter coffee; a stronger blend made with milk, chicory and coffee percolated through a metal filter and served in a cup with a small, bowl-like saucer for cooling." ]	Which of the following could "Maggi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An autorickshaw. B: a form of protest, usually involving a large number of people blocking a railway. C: Any type of instant noodles. D: Indian filter coffee; a stronger blend made with milk, chicory and coffee percolated through a metal filter and served in a cup with a small, bowl-like saucer for cooling. Answer:
noun	lehsuni	Alternative form of lasoon	D	[ "A: The act or process of updating.", "B: A village council or local government.", "C: grand theft auto; stealing a car", "D: Alternative form of lasoon" ]	Which of the following could "lehsuni" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The act or process of updating. B: A village council or local government. C: grand theft auto; stealing a car D: Alternative form of lasoon Answer:
noun	lasoon	garlic	A	[ "A: garlic", "B: A deputy minister.", "C: The state or quality of being bound or obliged; obligation.", "D: Post; postage" ]	Which of the following could "lasoon" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: garlic B: A deputy minister. C: The state or quality of being bound or obliged; obligation. D: Post; postage Answer:
noun	tubelight	A fluorescent lighting tube.	C	[ "A: prawn", "B: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior.", "C: A fluorescent lighting tube.", "D: A philosophy of architecture that has elements akin to feng shui" ]	Which of the following could "tubelight" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: prawn B: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior. C: A fluorescent lighting tube. D: A philosophy of architecture that has elements akin to feng shui Answer:
noun	handvo	A kind of Gujarati vegetable cake.	C	[ "A: An underground chamber in which to keep cool during the heat of the day.", "B: jasmine (Jasminum)", "C: A kind of Gujarati vegetable cake.", "D: An appendix or attachment to a document." ]	Which of the following could "handvo" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An underground chamber in which to keep cool during the heat of the day. B: jasmine (Jasminum) C: A kind of Gujarati vegetable cake. D: An appendix or attachment to a document. Answer:
noun	chevda	a kind of snack mix generally consisting of spicy ingredients	C	[ "A: A private school that receives financial aid from the government.", "B: grass oil", "C: a kind of snack mix generally consisting of spicy ingredients", "D: A Pakistani." ]	Which of the following could "chevda" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A private school that receives financial aid from the government. B: grass oil C: a kind of snack mix generally consisting of spicy ingredients D: A Pakistani. Answer:
noun	chaas	Buttermilk with added spices.	A	[ "A: Buttermilk with added spices.", "B: vetiver", "C: A transgender person", "D: Alternative form of gold mohur (“the plant Caesalpinia pulcherrima”)" ]	Which of the following could "chaas" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Buttermilk with added spices. B: vetiver C: A transgender person D: Alternative form of gold mohur (“the plant Caesalpinia pulcherrima”) Answer:
noun	pagal	Mentally ill person; lunatic.	D	[ "A: A society; a congregation; a worshipping assembly, or church, especially of the Brahmo Samaj.", "B: Thuggery, goondaism.", "C: A glove.", "D: Mentally ill person; lunatic." ]	Which of the following could "pagal" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A society; a congregation; a worshipping assembly, or church, especially of the Brahmo Samaj. B: Thuggery, goondaism. C: A glove. D: Mentally ill person; lunatic. Answer:
noun	gandu	An arsehole, an idiot.	A	[ "A: An arsehole, an idiot.", "B: The bronze featherback, Notopterus notopterus.", "C: Momordica charantia, the bitter melon or bitter gourd.", "D: Alternative form of kadam (“tropical tree”)" ]	Which of the following could "gandu" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An arsehole, an idiot. B: The bronze featherback, Notopterus notopterus. C: Momordica charantia, the bitter melon or bitter gourd. D: Alternative form of kadam (“tropical tree”) Answer:
noun	namkeen	Any savoury snack eaten between meals.	C	[ "A: A new discovery.", "B: A kind of finely-textured Indian kebab.", "C: Any savoury snack eaten between meals.", "D: An Indian-style bread roll." ]	Which of the following could "namkeen" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A new discovery. B: A kind of finely-textured Indian kebab. C: Any savoury snack eaten between meals. D: An Indian-style bread roll. Answer:
noun	sub-judge	The judge of a subordinate court.	C	[ "A: A low-lying depression or basin in which water pools.", "B: A coconut plantation.", "C: The judge of a subordinate court.", "D: A type of small wooden boat" ]	Which of the following could "sub-judge" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A low-lying depression or basin in which water pools. B: A coconut plantation. C: The judge of a subordinate court. D: A type of small wooden boat Answer:
adjective	struggleful	Full of struggle; difficult, hard.	B	[ "A: [of the] President of India", "B: Full of struggle; difficult, hard.", "C: Alternative spelling of many-sided", "D: Independent and carefree; admirable, cool." ]	Which of the following could "struggleful" mean in Indian English when used as a adjective? A: [of the] President of India B: Full of struggle; difficult, hard. C: Alternative spelling of many-sided D: Independent and carefree; admirable, cool. Answer:
noun	special lassi	A lassi (yogurt-based drink) with cannabis mixed in.	C	[ "A: The elephant foot yam", "B: Synonym of cluster fig (“Ficus racemosa, a species of plant in the family Moraceae; the edible fruit of this plant”).", "C: A lassi (yogurt-based drink) with cannabis mixed in.", "D: Any of several white fish used in Indian cooking" ]	Which of the following could "special lassi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The elephant foot yam B: Synonym of cluster fig (“Ficus racemosa, a species of plant in the family Moraceae; the edible fruit of this plant”). C: A lassi (yogurt-based drink) with cannabis mixed in. D: Any of several white fish used in Indian cooking Answer:
adjective	very less	very little	A	[ "A: very little", "B: either spicy or sour or tangy.", "C: Sentimental, emotional.", "D: Former, previous." ]	Which of the following could "very less" mean in Indian English when used as a adjective? A: very little B: either spicy or sour or tangy. C: Sentimental, emotional. D: Former, previous. Answer:
noun	shikha	The long lock of hair left on the shaved head of an orthodox Hindu, especially a Brahmin or temple priest.	D	[ "A: Heroin.", "B: A young maidservant.", "C: brother-in-law", "D: The long lock of hair left on the shaved head of an orthodox Hindu, especially a Brahmin or temple priest." ]	Which of the following could "shikha" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Heroin. B: A young maidservant. C: brother-in-law D: The long lock of hair left on the shaved head of an orthodox Hindu, especially a Brahmin or temple priest. Answer:
noun	shastri	Someone who teaches the shastras.	C	[ "A: vetiver", "B: Synonym of okra: the plant or its edible capsules.", "C: Someone who teaches the shastras.", "D: Boy; young male servant." ]	Which of the following could "shastri" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: vetiver B: Synonym of okra: the plant or its edible capsules. C: Someone who teaches the shastras. D: Boy; young male servant. Answer:
noun	pagdi	A turban.	B	[ "A: A kind of stir-fried rice or egg noodle dish in Indo-Chinese cuisine.", "B: A turban.", "C: A supporter of Hindutva, or Hindu nationalism.", "D: Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”)" ]	Which of the following could "pagdi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A kind of stir-fried rice or egg noodle dish in Indo-Chinese cuisine. B: A turban. C: A supporter of Hindutva, or Hindu nationalism. D: Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”) Answer:
noun	odhni	A dupatta.	B	[ "A: A milkman or milkwoman.", "B: A dupatta.", "C: A Muslim.", "D: Vigna mungo, a South Asian bean used to make dal." ]	Which of the following could "odhni" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A milkman or milkwoman. B: A dupatta. C: A Muslim. D: Vigna mungo, a South Asian bean used to make dal. Answer:
verb	revert back	To reply, respond.	D	[ "A: To reschedule to a time earlier than the current scheduled time.", "B: To eat a (light) midday meal or snack.", "C: To commit armed robbery.", "D: To reply, respond." ]	Which of the following could "revert back" mean in Indian English when used as a verb? A: To reschedule to a time earlier than the current scheduled time. B: To eat a (light) midday meal or snack. C: To commit armed robbery. D: To reply, respond. Answer:
noun	half-pant	Shorts.	D	[ "A: Music written especially for Bollywood films.", "B: A type of squash (gourd) used in Indian cooking.", "C: Initialism of town vending committee.", "D: Shorts." ]	Which of the following could "half-pant" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Music written especially for Bollywood films. B: A type of squash (gourd) used in Indian cooking. C: Initialism of town vending committee. D: Shorts. Answer:
noun	cooling glasses	Sunglasses.	A	[ "A: Sunglasses.", "B: A pond, marsh, lake or similar wetland area, usually with significant vegetation providing shelter and/or food to a variety of aquatic and semi-aquatic animal species.", "C: Something done in bad faith.", "D: a department of a political party set up to promote the party and influence political discussion on social media" ]	Which of the following could "cooling glasses" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Sunglasses. B: A pond, marsh, lake or similar wetland area, usually with significant vegetation providing shelter and/or food to a variety of aquatic and semi-aquatic animal species. C: Something done in bad faith. D: a department of a political party set up to promote the party and influence political discussion on social media Answer:
noun	Chanakya	A shrewd politician or, in general, a cunning person; a Machiavelli.	A	[ "A: A shrewd politician or, in general, a cunning person; a Machiavelli.", "B: A gathering for the purpose of singing songs.", "C: A moneylender.", "D: A large boat for transporting produce." ]	Which of the following could "Chanakya" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A shrewd politician or, in general, a cunning person; a Machiavelli. B: A gathering for the purpose of singing songs. C: A moneylender. D: A large boat for transporting produce. Answer:
noun	muhurtam	An auspicious day on which an important event, usually a wedding, can be held.	B	[ "A: One who supports a policy of swadeshi.", "B: An auspicious day on which an important event, usually a wedding, can be held.", "C: a colored powder often used during the Holi festival.", "D: A villager; rustic; hick." ]	Which of the following could "muhurtam" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: One who supports a policy of swadeshi. B: An auspicious day on which an important event, usually a wedding, can be held. C: a colored powder often used during the Holi festival. D: A villager; rustic; hick. Answer:
noun	Devdas	A grieving male lover.	A	[ "A: A grieving male lover.", "B: A stamp or seal; a mark, imprint or impression on a document (or other object or material) made by stamping or sealing a design with ink or wax, respectively, or by other methods.", "C: Woman or women.", "D: A watchman; a guard." ]	Which of the following could "Devdas" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A grieving male lover. B: A stamp or seal; a mark, imprint or impression on a document (or other object or material) made by stamping or sealing a design with ink or wax, respectively, or by other methods. C: Woman or women. D: A watchman; a guard. Answer:
adjective	sarkari	Governmental.	A	[ "A: Governmental.", "B: one hundred percent", "C: Most senior.", "D: Big or important, used as a respectful honorific." ]	Which of the following could "sarkari" mean in Indian English when used as a adjective? A: Governmental. B: one hundred percent C: Most senior. D: Big or important, used as a respectful honorific. Answer:
noun	OBC	Initialism of other backward class.	C	[ "A: A spicy snack made from puffed rice, peanut and coconut.", "B: An officer tasked with the administration of a sarkar.", "C: Initialism of other backward class.", "D: A sweet made from khoa, sugar, and various flavourings." ]	Which of the following could "OBC" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A spicy snack made from puffed rice, peanut and coconut. B: An officer tasked with the administration of a sarkar. C: Initialism of other backward class. D: A sweet made from khoa, sugar, and various flavourings. Answer:
verb	do the needful	To do that which is necessary or required.	A	[ "A: To do that which is necessary or required.", "B: To prepare such a document of accusation against.", "C: To hunt; to go hunting.", "D: To provide; to make available; to use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource)." ]	Which of the following could "do the needful" mean in Indian English when used as a verb? A: To do that which is necessary or required. B: To prepare such a document of accusation against. C: To hunt; to go hunting. D: To provide; to make available; to use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource). Answer:
noun	half murder	The committing of a grievous, but not fatal, injury.	A	[ "A: The committing of a grievous, but not fatal, injury.", "B: couple, duo, pair", "C: hair loss; the visible falling out of hair.", "D: An inferiority complex by South Asians with respect to white people." ]	Which of the following could "half murder" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The committing of a grievous, but not fatal, injury. B: couple, duo, pair C: hair loss; the visible falling out of hair. D: An inferiority complex by South Asians with respect to white people. Answer:
noun	talav	lake, pond	D	[ "A: A house built with naturally occurring materials.", "B: An ideal universal ruler, who rules ethically and benevolently over the entire world.", "C: Alternative form of bund (pond)", "D: lake, pond" ]	Which of the following could "talav" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A house built with naturally occurring materials. B: An ideal universal ruler, who rules ethically and benevolently over the entire world. C: Alternative form of bund (pond) D: lake, pond Answer:
noun	carfie	A smartphone-taken picture of oneself in a car.	A	[ "A: A smartphone-taken picture of oneself in a car.", "B: A studentship offered at no cost to the student.", "C: plural of zilla", "D: a regional dialect or accent of Telugu." ]	Which of the following could "carfie" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A smartphone-taken picture of oneself in a car. B: A studentship offered at no cost to the student. C: plural of zilla D: a regional dialect or accent of Telugu. Answer:
adjective	countwise	In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn.	B	[ "A: Most senior.", "B: In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn.", "C: Of or pertaining to a factory.", "D: [of the] President of India" ]	Which of the following could "countwise" mean in Indian English when used as a adjective? A: Most senior. B: In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn. C: Of or pertaining to a factory. D: [of the] President of India Answer:
noun	hakka noodle	A kind of stir-fried rice or egg noodle dish in Indo-Chinese cuisine.	A	[ "A: A kind of stir-fried rice or egg noodle dish in Indo-Chinese cuisine.", "B: A low-lying depression or basin in which water pools.", "C: The department concerned with tax on goods manufactured or produced.", "D: A man, especially one who is unlucky or who has a tendency to complain." ]	Which of the following could "hakka noodle" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A kind of stir-fried rice or egg noodle dish in Indo-Chinese cuisine. B: A low-lying depression or basin in which water pools. C: The department concerned with tax on goods manufactured or produced. D: A man, especially one who is unlucky or who has a tendency to complain. Answer:
noun	chicken 65	An Indo-Chinese dish consisting of deep-fried chicken and red chillies.	A	[ "A: An Indo-Chinese dish consisting of deep-fried chicken and red chillies.", "B: Shopping from home in response to offers on television advertising or shopping channels.", "C: An Indian-style bread roll.", "D: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior." ]	Which of the following could "chicken 65" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An Indo-Chinese dish consisting of deep-fried chicken and red chillies. B: Shopping from home in response to offers on television advertising or shopping channels. C: An Indian-style bread roll. D: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior. Answer:
adjective	sickular	Leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism.	B	[ "A: Abbreviation of honorable.", "B: Leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism.", "C: In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn.", "D: Based on, or in terms of, the floor." ]	Which of the following could "sickular" mean in Indian English when used as a adjective? A: Abbreviation of honorable. B: Leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism. C: In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn. D: Based on, or in terms of, the floor. Answer:
noun	sickular	A leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism.	D	[ "A: A farmer or tiller of the soil.", "B: A film that includes elements of many genres.", "C: A rap sheet.", "D: A leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism." ]	Which of the following could "sickular" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A farmer or tiller of the soil. B: A film that includes elements of many genres. C: A rap sheet. D: A leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism. Answer:
noun	bhakt	An ardent right-wing Hindu nationalist netizen.	A	[ "A: An ardent right-wing Hindu nationalist netizen.", "B: father", "C: A light snack food made from puffed rice seasoned with onions, spices, pepper, etc.", "D: A deputy minister." ]	Which of the following could "bhakt" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An ardent right-wing Hindu nationalist netizen. B: father C: A light snack food made from puffed rice seasoned with onions, spices, pepper, etc. D: A deputy minister. Answer:
noun	tiatr	A kind of drama genre of Goa, usually in the Konkani language.	C	[ "A: An Indian dessert made from dried apricots boiled with syrup.", "B: Initialism of foot overbridge: a pedestrian overpass.", "C: A kind of drama genre of Goa, usually in the Konkani language.", "D: aunt or older woman (as a respectful term of address)" ]	Which of the following could "tiatr" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An Indian dessert made from dried apricots boiled with syrup. B: Initialism of foot overbridge: a pedestrian overpass. C: A kind of drama genre of Goa, usually in the Konkani language. D: aunt or older woman (as a respectful term of address) Answer:
noun	shooldarry	A small tent with a steep sloping roof and low sides.	C	[ "A: A kind of lunchbox or food container.", "B: An Indian food, visually similar to cake and compositionally similar to dhokla, made from a batter of gram flour (from chickpeas), cooked by steaming.", "C: A small tent with a steep sloping roof and low sides.", "D: A fish, the Indo-Pacific king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus)." ]	Which of the following could "shooldarry" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A kind of lunchbox or food container. B: An Indian food, visually similar to cake and compositionally similar to dhokla, made from a batter of gram flour (from chickpeas), cooked by steaming. C: A small tent with a steep sloping roof and low sides. D: A fish, the Indo-Pacific king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus). Answer:
noun	nuzzer	A present given to a superior.	D	[ "A: stable or shed (for horses, cows, etc.)", "B: A subdivision of a province or state", "C: A ball shaped sweet made from arrowroot flour and sugar, well known in Bhadrak.", "D: A present given to a superior." ]	Which of the following could "nuzzer" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: stable or shed (for horses, cows, etc.) B: A subdivision of a province or state C: A ball shaped sweet made from arrowroot flour and sugar, well known in Bhadrak. D: A present given to a superior. Answer:
noun	monkey cap	A balaclava.	D	[ "A: A province or district.", "B: A type of strike where workers in a particular sector strike sequentially per business.", "C: Redress.", "D: A balaclava." ]	Which of the following could "monkey cap" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A province or district. B: A type of strike where workers in a particular sector strike sequentially per business. C: Redress. D: A balaclava. Answer:
noun	runn	A tract of sandy or boggy land often overflowed by the tide.	B	[ "A: A horse's nosebag.", "B: A tract of sandy or boggy land often overflowed by the tide.", "C: sir (as a respectful term of address)", "D: An informal meeting place for conversation." ]	Which of the following could "runn" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A horse's nosebag. B: A tract of sandy or boggy land often overflowed by the tide. C: sir (as a respectful term of address) D: An informal meeting place for conversation. Answer:
noun	samasya	A poetry challenge in which the poet is given a line and must improvise a verse around it.	D	[ "A: The state or quality of being bound or obliged; obligation.", "B: A fabric used for turbans and other garments", "C: Alternative form of bendekai (“okra”)", "D: A poetry challenge in which the poet is given a line and must improvise a verse around it." ]	Which of the following could "samasya" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The state or quality of being bound or obliged; obligation. B: A fabric used for turbans and other garments C: Alternative form of bendekai (“okra”) D: A poetry challenge in which the poet is given a line and must improvise a verse around it. Answer:
noun	matbar	The leader of a village, who serves as arbiter in local disputes.	C	[ "A: A wrestler.", "B: A video selfie.", "C: The leader of a village, who serves as arbiter in local disputes.", "D: A policy of nationalist self-sufficiency in India, involving the revival and promotion of domestic production and (originally) the boycott of British products." ]	Which of the following could "matbar" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A wrestler. B: A video selfie. C: The leader of a village, who serves as arbiter in local disputes. D: A policy of nationalist self-sufficiency in India, involving the revival and promotion of domestic production and (originally) the boycott of British products. Answer:
noun	saunf	fennel, fennel seeds	D	[ "A: A wandering grain and salt merchant in the Deccan Plateau.", "B: A bag for wheat or seeds, made from plant materials.", "C: Mentally ill person; lunatic.", "D: fennel, fennel seeds" ]	Which of the following could "saunf" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A wandering grain and salt merchant in the Deccan Plateau. B: A bag for wheat or seeds, made from plant materials. C: Mentally ill person; lunatic. D: fennel, fennel seeds Answer:
noun	panchnama	A record of witness testimony, usually prepared by the police, during the investigation of a crime or after a death.	C	[ "A: In the culture of the Indian subcontinent, an effeminate man who takes on a passive or female gender role in same-sex relationships.", "B: An earthenware pot.", "C: A record of witness testimony, usually prepared by the police, during the investigation of a crime or after a death.", "D: Curry sauce." ]	Which of the following could "panchnama" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: In the culture of the Indian subcontinent, an effeminate man who takes on a passive or female gender role in same-sex relationships. B: An earthenware pot. C: A record of witness testimony, usually prepared by the police, during the investigation of a crime or after a death. D: Curry sauce. Answer:
noun	chargesheet	A document of accusation prepared by law enforcement to be submitted to the court.	C	[ "A: A workman who checks a railway track for faults, and who carries a keying hammer.", "B: The student who achieves the highest score in an examination.", "C: A document of accusation prepared by law enforcement to be submitted to the court.", "D: A torch or flashlight." ]	Which of the following could "chargesheet" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A workman who checks a railway track for faults, and who carries a keying hammer. B: The student who achieves the highest score in an examination. C: A document of accusation prepared by law enforcement to be submitted to the court. D: A torch or flashlight. Answer:
verb	chargesheet	To prepare such a document of accusation against.	B	[ "A: To remove material from the surface of a road in order to achieve a uniform thickness.", "B: To prepare such a document of accusation against.", "C: To go to the gym.", "D: To lift a posted bond" ]	Which of the following could "chargesheet" mean in Indian English when used as a verb? A: To remove material from the surface of a road in order to achieve a uniform thickness. B: To prepare such a document of accusation against. C: To go to the gym. D: To lift a posted bond Answer:
noun	bypoll	Synonym of by-election	C	[ "A: A fabric used for turbans and other garments", "B: A central bank.", "C: Synonym of by-election", "D: An Indian food, visually similar to cake and compositionally similar to dhokla, made from a batter of gram flour (from chickpeas), cooked by steaming." ]	Which of the following could "bypoll" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A fabric used for turbans and other garments B: A central bank. C: Synonym of by-election D: An Indian food, visually similar to cake and compositionally similar to dhokla, made from a batter of gram flour (from chickpeas), cooked by steaming. Answer:
noun	jheenga	Alternative form of jhinga	C	[ "A: A part of a train reserved for men.", "B: An aromatic red powder that is used during the Holi festival.", "C: Alternative form of jhinga", "D: A system of discipline; organisation, arrangement, preparation." ]	Which of the following could "jheenga" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A part of a train reserved for men. B: An aromatic red powder that is used during the Holi festival. C: Alternative form of jhinga D: A system of discipline; organisation, arrangement, preparation. Answer:
noun	car-lifting	grand theft auto; stealing a car	B	[ "A: A dhoti.", "B: grand theft auto; stealing a car", "C: A type of wholegrain flour from the Indian subcontinent.", "D: A decorative frame or sill on a door or window." ]	Which of the following could "car-lifting" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A dhoti. B: grand theft auto; stealing a car C: A type of wholegrain flour from the Indian subcontinent. D: A decorative frame or sill on a door or window. Answer:
noun	thermocol	Synonym of polystyrene	D	[ "A: A regular party, usually organised by women, where each member contributes a certain sum of money.", "B: Alternative spelling of biosulfur", "C: A member of the Indian National Congress, an Indian political party.", "D: Synonym of polystyrene" ]	Which of the following could "thermocol" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A regular party, usually organised by women, where each member contributes a certain sum of money. B: Alternative spelling of biosulfur C: A member of the Indian National Congress, an Indian political party. D: Synonym of polystyrene Answer:
noun	cheelam	An earthen bowl in which tobacco is kept and smoked through its hollow neck.	D	[ "A: A person of mixed race; half-caste.", "B: Scissors.", "C: dacoit; bandit; armed robber", "D: An earthen bowl in which tobacco is kept and smoked through its hollow neck." ]	Which of the following could "cheelam" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A person of mixed race; half-caste. B: Scissors. C: dacoit; bandit; armed robber D: An earthen bowl in which tobacco is kept and smoked through its hollow neck. Answer:
noun	surmai	A fish, the Indo-Pacific king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus).	B	[ "A: An animal shelter for cows, which are sacred in Hinduism.", "B: A fish, the Indo-Pacific king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus).", "C: A charismatic male guru.", "D: A species of grassy tamarisk shrub, Tamarix indica, common in river-marshes." ]	Which of the following could "surmai" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An animal shelter for cows, which are sacred in Hinduism. B: A fish, the Indo-Pacific king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus). C: A charismatic male guru. D: A species of grassy tamarisk shrub, Tamarix indica, common in river-marshes. Answer:
noun	goondaism	thuggery; rowdyism; aggressive and violent tactics	D	[ "A: An inhabitant of the mofussil regions.", "B: bang for the buck; cost-effective, value for money, worthwhile", "C: A potentate (often used as a term of respect).", "D: thuggery; rowdyism; aggressive and violent tactics" ]	Which of the following could "goondaism" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An inhabitant of the mofussil regions. B: bang for the buck; cost-effective, value for money, worthwhile C: A potentate (often used as a term of respect). D: thuggery; rowdyism; aggressive and violent tactics Answer:
noun	appalam	papadam	B	[ "A: A person of mixed race; half-caste.", "B: papadam", "C: Woman or women.", "D: A shop selling confectionery, especially one in or near a school." ]	Which of the following could "appalam" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A person of mixed race; half-caste. B: papadam C: Woman or women. D: A shop selling confectionery, especially one in or near a school. Answer:
noun	gosain	A Hindu holy man.	D	[ "A: a polite form of address equivalent to the English Mrs", "B: A mold or sieve used in manual papermaking.", "C: A house built with naturally occurring materials.", "D: A Hindu holy man." ]	Which of the following could "gosain" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: a polite form of address equivalent to the English Mrs B: A mold or sieve used in manual papermaking. C: A house built with naturally occurring materials. D: A Hindu holy man. Answer:
noun	mediaperson	A member of the media.	B	[ "A: Asafoetida, especially when used as a seasoning.", "B: A member of the media.", "C: A type of music typically used in the soundtracks of films from Mumbai, or a particular song of this type.", "D: A room for worship; a private chapel." ]	Which of the following could "mediaperson" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Asafoetida, especially when used as a seasoning. B: A member of the media. C: A type of music typically used in the soundtracks of films from Mumbai, or a particular song of this type. D: A room for worship; a private chapel. Answer:
noun	seviyan	An Indian style of wheat vermicelli.	C	[ "A: A low cost Indian pre-school.", "B: A kind of lunchbox or food container.", "C: An Indian style of wheat vermicelli.", "D: A mother-in-law, especially the mother of the groom, who lives with the married couple." ]	Which of the following could "seviyan" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A low cost Indian pre-school. B: A kind of lunchbox or food container. C: An Indian style of wheat vermicelli. D: A mother-in-law, especially the mother of the groom, who lives with the married couple. Answer:
noun	paruppu	A dish of boiled lentils; dal.	C	[ "A: A film featuring several movie stars.", "B: Alternative form of chitthi", "C: A dish of boiled lentils; dal.", "D: griffin, (white) newcomer" ]	Which of the following could "paruppu" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A film featuring several movie stars. B: Alternative form of chitthi C: A dish of boiled lentils; dal. D: griffin, (white) newcomer Answer:
noun	kalakar	An artist.	C	[ "A: A manger or trough for cattle, made from mud.", "B: An Indian-style bread roll.", "C: An artist.", "D: A machine to chop or puree food; a blender." ]	Which of the following could "kalakar" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A manger or trough for cattle, made from mud. B: An Indian-style bread roll. C: An artist. D: A machine to chop or puree food; a blender. Answer:
noun	commissionerate	Part of a district placed under the control of a police commissioner.	D	[ "A: A watchman; a guard.", "B: A woven mat or screen hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters.", "C: Any of the flat valleys lying parallel to the base of the Himalayas, and between the rise of that mountain mass and the low tertiary ranges known as the sub-Himalayan or Sivalik Hills, or rather between the interior and exterior of these ranges.", "D: Part of a district placed under the control of a police commissioner." ]	Which of the following could "commissionerate" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A watchman; a guard. B: A woven mat or screen hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters. C: Any of the flat valleys lying parallel to the base of the Himalayas, and between the rise of that mountain mass and the low tertiary ranges known as the sub-Himalayan or Sivalik Hills, or rather between the interior and exterior of these ranges. D: Part of a district placed under the control of a police commissioner. Answer:
noun	padyatra	A march or pilgrimage on foot.	D	[ "A: Alternative form of bibi", "B: Alternative spelling of Asura.", "C: A kind of concrete, of broken brick, lime, etc., used for floors and terrace roofs.", "D: A march or pilgrimage on foot." ]	Which of the following could "padyatra" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Alternative form of bibi B: Alternative spelling of Asura. C: A kind of concrete, of broken brick, lime, etc., used for floors and terrace roofs. D: A march or pilgrimage on foot. Answer:
noun	badla	An indigenous carryforward system used on the Bombay Stock Exchange.	A	[ "A: An indigenous carryforward system used on the Bombay Stock Exchange.", "B: A morning newspaper.", "C: A large boat for transporting produce.", "D: Alternative spelling of mali (“a member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any South Asian gardener”)." ]	Which of the following could "badla" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An indigenous carryforward system used on the Bombay Stock Exchange. B: A morning newspaper. C: A large boat for transporting produce. D: Alternative spelling of mali (“a member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any South Asian gardener”). Answer:
noun	shaadi	A wedding.	D	[ "A: Coriander.", "B: A liberal, a leftist.", "C: A kind of push-up in Indian gymnastics.", "D: A wedding." ]	Which of the following could "shaadi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Coriander. B: A liberal, a leftist. C: A kind of push-up in Indian gymnastics. D: A wedding. Answer:
noun	lafanga	A bad person; a ne'er-do-well or good-for-nothing.	A	[ "A: A bad person; a ne'er-do-well or good-for-nothing.", "B: A person who is ousted, especially one who is removed from his place of residence or land to make room for an infrastructure improvement or public works project.", "C: plural of lapis", "D: Initialism of town vending committee." ]	Which of the following could "lafanga" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A bad person; a ne'er-do-well or good-for-nothing. B: A person who is ousted, especially one who is removed from his place of residence or land to make room for an infrastructure improvement or public works project. C: plural of lapis D: Initialism of town vending committee. Answer:
noun	starcast	A cast of celebrity actors in a film or play.	C	[ "A: Land belonging to the government, on which no revenue is assessed.", "B: The area served by an irrigation project such as a canal, dam or a tank.", "C: A cast of celebrity actors in a film or play.", "D: A black person." ]	Which of the following could "starcast" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Land belonging to the government, on which no revenue is assessed. B: The area served by an irrigation project such as a canal, dam or a tank. C: A cast of celebrity actors in a film or play. D: A black person. Answer:
noun	daasi	A female slave.	A	[ "A: A female slave.", "B: night-blooming jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis).", "C: The night-blooming cestrum, Cestrum nocturnum.", "D: Alternative form of bibi" ]	Which of the following could "daasi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A female slave. B: night-blooming jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis). C: The night-blooming cestrum, Cestrum nocturnum. D: Alternative form of bibi Answer:
noun	karaila	Alternative form of karela (“bitter melon”)	C	[ "A: A street vendor who sells kulfi.", "B: male teacher (as a respectful term of address)", "C: Alternative form of karela (“bitter melon”)", "D: A suspension bridge." ]	Which of the following could "karaila" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A street vendor who sells kulfi. B: male teacher (as a respectful term of address) C: Alternative form of karela (“bitter melon”) D: A suspension bridge. Answer:
noun	koliwada	A colony of fishermen.	C	[ "A: plural of zilla", "B: One's fiancé or fiancée.", "C: A colony of fishermen.", "D: A metal wash basin" ]	Which of the following could "koliwada" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: plural of zilla B: One's fiancé or fiancée. C: A colony of fishermen. D: A metal wash basin Answer:
noun	mistry	Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”)	C	[ "A: A local political association", "B: The eternal divine or cosmic soul.", "C: Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”)", "D: A female demon." ]	Which of the following could "mistry" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A local political association B: The eternal divine or cosmic soul. C: Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”) D: A female demon. Answer:
noun	jahaji	A sailor.	A	[ "A: A sailor.", "B: A central bank.", "C: Synonym of turmeric", "D: roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)" ]	Which of the following could "jahaji" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A sailor. B: A central bank. C: Synonym of turmeric D: roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Answer:
noun	methai	Alternative form of methi (“fenugreek”)	D	[ "A: An egret.", "B: Cream.", "C: papa, father (as a respectful term of address)", "D: Alternative form of methi (“fenugreek”)" ]	Which of the following could "methai" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An egret. B: Cream. C: papa, father (as a respectful term of address) D: Alternative form of methi (“fenugreek”) Answer:
noun	veshti	A dhoti.	A	[ "A: A dhoti.", "B: An autorickshaw.", "C: A usually porous substance made from charred bones, earth, etc. and believed to cure snakebites.", "D: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior." ]	Which of the following could "veshti" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A dhoti. B: An autorickshaw. C: A usually porous substance made from charred bones, earth, etc. and believed to cure snakebites. D: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior. Answer:
noun	paramaatma	The eternal divine or cosmic soul.	D	[ "A: Alternative form of chowki", "B: Alternative form of chitthi", "C: A causeway.", "D: The eternal divine or cosmic soul." ]	Which of the following could "paramaatma" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Alternative form of chowki B: Alternative form of chitthi C: A causeway. D: The eternal divine or cosmic soul. Answer:
noun	bargadar	A sharecropper.	C	[ "A: A school that prepares children for a military academy.", "B: Strongyloides stercoralis", "C: A sharecropper.", "D: plural of lapis" ]	Which of the following could "bargadar" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A school that prepares children for a military academy. B: Strongyloides stercoralis C: A sharecropper. D: plural of lapis Answer:
noun	SIT	Initialism of Special Investigation Team.	B	[ "A: A true bug (genus Leptocorisa), known for being a pest on rice and for its unpleasant smell.", "B: Initialism of Special Investigation Team.", "C: A barbershop (store offering haircuts).", "D: The costus plant." ]	Which of the following could "SIT" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A true bug (genus Leptocorisa), known for being a pest on rice and for its unpleasant smell. B: Initialism of Special Investigation Team. C: A barbershop (store offering haircuts). D: The costus plant. Answer:
noun	bhikari	beggar	A	[ "A: beggar", "B: A walnut.", "C: A glove.", "D: A woven mat or screen hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters." ]	Which of the following could "bhikari" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: beggar B: A walnut. C: A glove. D: A woven mat or screen hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters. Answer:
noun	theatreperson	A person involved in the theatre.	B	[ "A: A dam built in a stream for maintaining and regulating irrigation.", "B: A person involved in the theatre.", "C: Initialism of member of the legislative assembly.", "D: A double-edged sword from India, used ceremonially in Sikhism." ]	Which of the following could "theatreperson" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A dam built in a stream for maintaining and regulating irrigation. B: A person involved in the theatre. C: Initialism of member of the legislative assembly. D: A double-edged sword from India, used ceremonially in Sikhism. Answer:
noun	vakalatnama	A document filed by a party in order to appoint a lawyer to plead on their behalf.	C	[ "A: A moneylender.", "B: A waterproof sandal.", "C: A document filed by a party in order to appoint a lawyer to plead on their behalf.", "D: A species of grassy tamarisk shrub, Tamarix indica, common in river-marshes." ]	Which of the following could "vakalatnama" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A moneylender. B: A waterproof sandal. C: A document filed by a party in order to appoint a lawyer to plead on their behalf. D: A species of grassy tamarisk shrub, Tamarix indica, common in river-marshes. Answer:
noun	cricketainment	The promotion of the sport of cricket as a glamorous entertainment event.	D	[ "A: The manufacture or sale of liquors or drugs.", "B: An administrative unit of India, consisting of a number of villages. Since Indian independence, replaced by the block or tahsil.", "C: A section of an electorate that will vote for a particular party or formation, come what may.", "D: The promotion of the sport of cricket as a glamorous entertainment event." ]	Which of the following could "cricketainment" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The manufacture or sale of liquors or drugs. B: An administrative unit of India, consisting of a number of villages. Since Indian independence, replaced by the block or tahsil. C: A section of an electorate that will vote for a particular party or formation, come what may. D: The promotion of the sport of cricket as a glamorous entertainment event. Answer:

noun

anicut

A dam built in a stream for maintaining and regulating irrigation.

A

[ "A: A dam built in a stream for maintaining and regulating irrigation.", "B: Lagerstroemia speciosa, a flowering plant native to tropical southern Asia.", "C: An elephant trap; an enclosure constructed to entrap wild elephants.", "D: The bael tree." ]

Which of the following could "anicut" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A dam built in a stream for maintaining and regulating irrigation. B: Lagerstroemia speciosa, a flowering plant native to tropical southern Asia. C: An elephant trap; an enclosure constructed to entrap wild elephants. D: The bael tree. Answer:

noun

central government

The national government of India, in contrast to government at the state or territorial level.

C

[ "A: A farmer or tiller of the soil.", "B: A shop selling confectionery, especially one in or near a school.", "C: The national government of India, in contrast to government at the state or territorial level.", "D: The costus plant." ]

Which of the following could "central government" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A farmer or tiller of the soil. B: A shop selling confectionery, especially one in or near a school. C: The national government of India, in contrast to government at the state or territorial level. D: The costus plant. Answer:

noun

godwoman

A charismatic female guru.

A

[ "A: A charismatic female guru.", "B: Synonym of dragonfruit, pitaya, pitahaya (a fruit)", "C: fort, fortress", "D: An ardent right-wing Hindu nationalist netizen." ]

Which of the following could "godwoman" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A charismatic female guru. B: Synonym of dragonfruit, pitaya, pitahaya (a fruit) C: fort, fortress D: An ardent right-wing Hindu nationalist netizen. Answer:

noun

Henry VIII clause

A provision in a bill before Parliament, that enables the Government to amend the text of the bill once it becomes an Act of Parliament or to repeal the Act using secondary legislation.

A

[ "A: A provision in a bill before Parliament, that enables the Government to amend the text of the bill once it becomes an Act of Parliament or to repeal the Act using secondary legislation.", "B: fenugreek", "C: The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa used as a spice.", "D: A tailor, especially a personal one." ]

Which of the following could "Henry VIII clause" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A provision in a bill before Parliament, that enables the Government to amend the text of the bill once it becomes an Act of Parliament or to repeal the Act using secondary legislation. B: fenugreek C: The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa used as a spice. D: A tailor, especially a personal one. Answer:

noun

chaukidar

A watchman; a guard.

C

[ "A: Initialism of foot overbridge: a pedestrian overpass.", "B: An earthmoving machine made by the J. C. Bamford (JCB) company.", "C: A watchman; a guard.", "D: A journey undertaken on foot for religious, political, social or charitable purposes." ]

Which of the following could "chaukidar" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Initialism of foot overbridge: a pedestrian overpass. B: An earthmoving machine made by the J. C. Bamford (JCB) company. C: A watchman; a guard. D: A journey undertaken on foot for religious, political, social or charitable purposes. Answer:

noun

kadhi

A curry made from chickpea flour and yoghurt which is served with pakoras.

C

[ "A: Heroin.", "B: A person of mixed race; half-caste.", "C: A curry made from chickpea flour and yoghurt which is served with pakoras.", "D: The economic policies of Narendra Modi" ]

Which of the following could "kadhi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Heroin. B: A person of mixed race; half-caste. C: A curry made from chickpea flour and yoghurt which is served with pakoras. D: The economic policies of Narendra Modi Answer:

noun

nanja

cultivable wetland

C

[ "A: A person who is ousted, especially one who is removed from his place of residence or land to make room for an infrastructure improvement or public works project.", "B: An Indian translator or interpreter.", "C: cultivable wetland", "D: Alternative spelling of mali (“a member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any South Asian gardener”)." ]

Which of the following could "nanja" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A person who is ousted, especially one who is removed from his place of residence or land to make room for an infrastructure improvement or public works project. B: An Indian translator or interpreter. C: cultivable wetland D: Alternative spelling of mali (“a member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any South Asian gardener”). Answer:

noun

paniphal

water caltrop

A

[ "A: water caltrop", "B: A kind of push-up in Indian gymnastics.", "C: Sycophancy, flattery.", "D: The fat-tailed sheep." ]

Which of the following could "paniphal" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: water caltrop B: A kind of push-up in Indian gymnastics. C: Sycophancy, flattery. D: The fat-tailed sheep. Answer:

noun

mamaji

mother's brother; maternal uncle

C

[ "A: The work of cleaning out pit latrines.", "B: resident of the village (in discussion or formerly mentioned)", "C: mother's brother; maternal uncle", "D: classmate" ]

Which of the following could "mamaji" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The work of cleaning out pit latrines. B: resident of the village (in discussion or formerly mentioned) C: mother's brother; maternal uncle D: classmate Answer:

noun

dadaji

father's father; paternal grandfather

C

[ "A: An animal shelter of a type found almost entirely in Gujarat.", "B: A partisan; a member of a political party or faction.", "C: father's father; paternal grandfather", "D: banker's draft" ]

Which of the following could "dadaji" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An animal shelter of a type found almost entirely in Gujarat. B: A partisan; a member of a political party or faction. C: father's father; paternal grandfather D: banker's draft Answer:

noun

brotherji

brother (as a respectful term of address)

B

[ "A: A paved terrace attached to a house or garden.", "B: brother (as a respectful term of address)", "C: Garbage; waste; refuse.", "D: cumin" ]

Which of the following could "brotherji" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A paved terrace attached to a house or garden. B: brother (as a respectful term of address) C: Garbage; waste; refuse. D: cumin Answer:

noun

nanaji

mother's father; maternal grandfather

D

[ "A: a supporter of the Sang Parivar.", "B: Cannabis and preparations thereof.", "C: Synonym of dragonfruit, pitaya, pitahaya (a fruit)", "D: mother's father; maternal grandfather" ]

Which of the following could "nanaji" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: a supporter of the Sang Parivar. B: Cannabis and preparations thereof. C: Synonym of dragonfruit, pitaya, pitahaya (a fruit) D: mother's father; maternal grandfather Answer:

noun

vellard

A causeway.

B

[ "A: aunt or older woman (as a respectful term of address)", "B: A causeway.", "C: A dupatta.", "D: Synonym of rabadi (“Indian dessert”)" ]

Which of the following could "vellard" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: aunt or older woman (as a respectful term of address) B: A causeway. C: A dupatta. D: Synonym of rabadi (“Indian dessert”) Answer:

noun

chutiya

asshole, idiot, stupid person.

A

[ "A: asshole, idiot, stupid person.", "B: A hired ruffian armed with a club or lathi.", "C: A clay pot for holding water.", "D: a pool in a mosque where worshippers wash themselves as wudu before praying." ]

Which of the following could "chutiya" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: asshole, idiot, stupid person. B: A hired ruffian armed with a club or lathi. C: A clay pot for holding water. D: a pool in a mosque where worshippers wash themselves as wudu before praying. Answer:

noun

gulal

a colored powder often used during the Holi festival.

C

[ "A: A type of gun, usually a light piece mounted on a swivel, sometimes taking the form of a heavy musket fired from a rest.", "B: A Hindu holy man.", "C: a colored powder often used during the Holi festival.", "D: Alternative form of jizya." ]

Which of the following could "gulal" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A type of gun, usually a light piece mounted on a swivel, sometimes taking the form of a heavy musket fired from a rest. B: A Hindu holy man. C: a colored powder often used during the Holi festival. D: Alternative form of jizya. Answer:

noun

chauki

Alternative form of chowki

C

[ "A: A European foreigner, especially an Englishman", "B: A bad mood or temper.", "C: Alternative form of chowki", "D: A person who is unwell or incapacitated." ]

Which of the following could "chauki" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A European foreigner, especially an Englishman B: A bad mood or temper. C: Alternative form of chowki D: A person who is unwell or incapacitated. Answer:

noun

chawki

Alternative form of chowki

C

[ "A: One's wife's sister's husband.", "B: Alternative form of matka (“earthenware pot”)", "C: Alternative form of chowki", "D: Any of several white fish used in Indian cooking" ]

Which of the following could "chawki" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: One's wife's sister's husband. B: Alternative form of matka (“earthenware pot”) C: Alternative form of chowki D: Any of several white fish used in Indian cooking Answer:

noun

whitemanity

Humanity which excludes all people of color (and sometimes all women).

B

[ "A: protector, defender, saviour", "B: Humanity which excludes all people of color (and sometimes all women).", "C: A waterproof sandal.", "D: seed pearl" ]

Which of the following could "whitemanity" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: protector, defender, saviour B: Humanity which excludes all people of color (and sometimes all women). C: A waterproof sandal. D: seed pearl Answer:

noun

UMPP

Initialism of ultra mega power plant.

D

[ "A: A document filed by a party in order to appoint a lawyer to plead on their behalf.", "B: An ornamental flask or goglet.", "C: Abbreviation of son of.", "D: Initialism of ultra mega power plant." ]

Which of the following could "UMPP" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A document filed by a party in order to appoint a lawyer to plead on their behalf. B: An ornamental flask or goglet. C: Abbreviation of son of. D: Initialism of ultra mega power plant. Answer:

noun

Stepney

A spare wheel.

A

[ "A: A spare wheel.", "B: A small tent with a steep sloping roof and low sides.", "C: An Indo-Chinese dish consisting of deep-fried chicken and red chillies.", "D: A feather-like ornament projecting from a tied turban." ]

Which of the following could "Stepney" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A spare wheel. B: A small tent with a steep sloping roof and low sides. C: An Indo-Chinese dish consisting of deep-fried chicken and red chillies. D: A feather-like ornament projecting from a tied turban. Answer:

noun

Maggi

Any type of instant noodles.

C

[ "A: An autorickshaw.", "B: a form of protest, usually involving a large number of people blocking a railway.", "C: Any type of instant noodles.", "D: Indian filter coffee; a stronger blend made with milk, chicory and coffee percolated through a metal filter and served in a cup with a small, bowl-like saucer for cooling." ]

Which of the following could "Maggi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An autorickshaw. B: a form of protest, usually involving a large number of people blocking a railway. C: Any type of instant noodles. D: Indian filter coffee; a stronger blend made with milk, chicory and coffee percolated through a metal filter and served in a cup with a small, bowl-like saucer for cooling. Answer:

noun

lehsuni

Alternative form of lasoon

D

[ "A: The act or process of updating.", "B: A village council or local government.", "C: grand theft auto; stealing a car", "D: Alternative form of lasoon" ]

Which of the following could "lehsuni" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The act or process of updating. B: A village council or local government. C: grand theft auto; stealing a car D: Alternative form of lasoon Answer:

noun

lasoon

garlic

A

[ "A: garlic", "B: A deputy minister.", "C: The state or quality of being bound or obliged; obligation.", "D: Post; postage" ]

Which of the following could "lasoon" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: garlic B: A deputy minister. C: The state or quality of being bound or obliged; obligation. D: Post; postage Answer:

noun

tubelight

A fluorescent lighting tube.

C

[ "A: prawn", "B: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior.", "C: A fluorescent lighting tube.", "D: A philosophy of architecture that has elements akin to feng shui" ]

Which of the following could "tubelight" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: prawn B: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior. C: A fluorescent lighting tube. D: A philosophy of architecture that has elements akin to feng shui Answer:

noun

handvo

A kind of Gujarati vegetable cake.

C

[ "A: An underground chamber in which to keep cool during the heat of the day.", "B: jasmine (Jasminum)", "C: A kind of Gujarati vegetable cake.", "D: An appendix or attachment to a document." ]

Which of the following could "handvo" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An underground chamber in which to keep cool during the heat of the day. B: jasmine (Jasminum) C: A kind of Gujarati vegetable cake. D: An appendix or attachment to a document. Answer:

noun

chevda

a kind of snack mix generally consisting of spicy ingredients

C

[ "A: A private school that receives financial aid from the government.", "B: grass oil", "C: a kind of snack mix generally consisting of spicy ingredients", "D: A Pakistani." ]

Which of the following could "chevda" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A private school that receives financial aid from the government. B: grass oil C: a kind of snack mix generally consisting of spicy ingredients D: A Pakistani. Answer:

noun

chaas

Buttermilk with added spices.

A

[ "A: Buttermilk with added spices.", "B: vetiver", "C: A transgender person", "D: Alternative form of gold mohur (“the plant Caesalpinia pulcherrima”)" ]

Which of the following could "chaas" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Buttermilk with added spices. B: vetiver C: A transgender person D: Alternative form of gold mohur (“the plant Caesalpinia pulcherrima”) Answer:

noun

pagal

Mentally ill person; lunatic.

D

[ "A: A society; a congregation; a worshipping assembly, or church, especially of the Brahmo Samaj.", "B: Thuggery, goondaism.", "C: A glove.", "D: Mentally ill person; lunatic." ]

Which of the following could "pagal" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A society; a congregation; a worshipping assembly, or church, especially of the Brahmo Samaj. B: Thuggery, goondaism. C: A glove. D: Mentally ill person; lunatic. Answer:

noun

gandu

An arsehole, an idiot.

A

[ "A: An arsehole, an idiot.", "B: The bronze featherback, Notopterus notopterus.", "C: Momordica charantia, the bitter melon or bitter gourd.", "D: Alternative form of kadam (“tropical tree”)" ]

Which of the following could "gandu" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An arsehole, an idiot. B: The bronze featherback, Notopterus notopterus. C: Momordica charantia, the bitter melon or bitter gourd. D: Alternative form of kadam (“tropical tree”) Answer:

noun

namkeen

Any savoury snack eaten between meals.

C

[ "A: A new discovery.", "B: A kind of finely-textured Indian kebab.", "C: Any savoury snack eaten between meals.", "D: An Indian-style bread roll." ]

Which of the following could "namkeen" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A new discovery. B: A kind of finely-textured Indian kebab. C: Any savoury snack eaten between meals. D: An Indian-style bread roll. Answer:

noun

sub-judge

The judge of a subordinate court.

C

[ "A: A low-lying depression or basin in which water pools.", "B: A coconut plantation.", "C: The judge of a subordinate court.", "D: A type of small wooden boat" ]

Which of the following could "sub-judge" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A low-lying depression or basin in which water pools. B: A coconut plantation. C: The judge of a subordinate court. D: A type of small wooden boat Answer:

adjective

struggleful

Full of struggle; difficult, hard.

B

[ "A: [of the] President of India", "B: Full of struggle; difficult, hard.", "C: Alternative spelling of many-sided", "D: Independent and carefree; admirable, cool." ]

Which of the following could "struggleful" mean in Indian English when used as a adjective? A: [of the] President of India B: Full of struggle; difficult, hard. C: Alternative spelling of many-sided D: Independent and carefree; admirable, cool. Answer:

noun

special lassi

A lassi (yogurt-based drink) with cannabis mixed in.

C

[ "A: The elephant foot yam", "B: Synonym of cluster fig (“Ficus racemosa, a species of plant in the family Moraceae; the edible fruit of this plant”).", "C: A lassi (yogurt-based drink) with cannabis mixed in.", "D: Any of several white fish used in Indian cooking" ]

Which of the following could "special lassi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The elephant foot yam B: Synonym of cluster fig (“Ficus racemosa, a species of plant in the family Moraceae; the edible fruit of this plant”). C: A lassi (yogurt-based drink) with cannabis mixed in. D: Any of several white fish used in Indian cooking Answer:

adjective

very less

very little

A

[ "A: very little", "B: either spicy or sour or tangy.", "C: Sentimental, emotional.", "D: Former, previous." ]

Which of the following could "very less" mean in Indian English when used as a adjective? A: very little B: either spicy or sour or tangy. C: Sentimental, emotional. D: Former, previous. Answer:

noun

shikha

The long lock of hair left on the shaved head of an orthodox Hindu, especially a Brahmin or temple priest.

D

[ "A: Heroin.", "B: A young maidservant.", "C: brother-in-law", "D: The long lock of hair left on the shaved head of an orthodox Hindu, especially a Brahmin or temple priest." ]

Which of the following could "shikha" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Heroin. B: A young maidservant. C: brother-in-law D: The long lock of hair left on the shaved head of an orthodox Hindu, especially a Brahmin or temple priest. Answer:

noun

shastri

Someone who teaches the shastras.

C

[ "A: vetiver", "B: Synonym of okra: the plant or its edible capsules.", "C: Someone who teaches the shastras.", "D: Boy; young male servant." ]

Which of the following could "shastri" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: vetiver B: Synonym of okra: the plant or its edible capsules. C: Someone who teaches the shastras. D: Boy; young male servant. Answer:

noun

pagdi

A turban.

B

[ "A: A kind of stir-fried rice or egg noodle dish in Indo-Chinese cuisine.", "B: A turban.", "C: A supporter of Hindutva, or Hindu nationalism.", "D: Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”)" ]

Which of the following could "pagdi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A kind of stir-fried rice or egg noodle dish in Indo-Chinese cuisine. B: A turban. C: A supporter of Hindutva, or Hindu nationalism. D: Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”) Answer:

noun

odhni

A dupatta.

B

[ "A: A milkman or milkwoman.", "B: A dupatta.", "C: A Muslim.", "D: Vigna mungo, a South Asian bean used to make dal." ]

Which of the following could "odhni" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A milkman or milkwoman. B: A dupatta. C: A Muslim. D: Vigna mungo, a South Asian bean used to make dal. Answer:

verb

revert back

To reply, respond.

D

[ "A: To reschedule to a time earlier than the current scheduled time.", "B: To eat a (light) midday meal or snack.", "C: To commit armed robbery.", "D: To reply, respond." ]

Which of the following could "revert back" mean in Indian English when used as a verb? A: To reschedule to a time earlier than the current scheduled time. B: To eat a (light) midday meal or snack. C: To commit armed robbery. D: To reply, respond. Answer:

noun

half-pant

Shorts.

D

[ "A: Music written especially for Bollywood films.", "B: A type of squash (gourd) used in Indian cooking.", "C: Initialism of town vending committee.", "D: Shorts." ]

Which of the following could "half-pant" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Music written especially for Bollywood films. B: A type of squash (gourd) used in Indian cooking. C: Initialism of town vending committee. D: Shorts. Answer:

noun

cooling glasses

Sunglasses.

A

[ "A: Sunglasses.", "B: A pond, marsh, lake or similar wetland area, usually with significant vegetation providing shelter and/or food to a variety of aquatic and semi-aquatic animal species.", "C: Something done in bad faith.", "D: a department of a political party set up to promote the party and influence political discussion on social media" ]

Which of the following could "cooling glasses" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Sunglasses. B: A pond, marsh, lake or similar wetland area, usually with significant vegetation providing shelter and/or food to a variety of aquatic and semi-aquatic animal species. C: Something done in bad faith. D: a department of a political party set up to promote the party and influence political discussion on social media Answer:

noun

Chanakya

A shrewd politician or, in general, a cunning person; a Machiavelli.

A

[ "A: A shrewd politician or, in general, a cunning person; a Machiavelli.", "B: A gathering for the purpose of singing songs.", "C: A moneylender.", "D: A large boat for transporting produce." ]

Which of the following could "Chanakya" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A shrewd politician or, in general, a cunning person; a Machiavelli. B: A gathering for the purpose of singing songs. C: A moneylender. D: A large boat for transporting produce. Answer:

noun

muhurtam

An auspicious day on which an important event, usually a wedding, can be held.

B

[ "A: One who supports a policy of swadeshi.", "B: An auspicious day on which an important event, usually a wedding, can be held.", "C: a colored powder often used during the Holi festival.", "D: A villager; rustic; hick." ]

Which of the following could "muhurtam" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: One who supports a policy of swadeshi. B: An auspicious day on which an important event, usually a wedding, can be held. C: a colored powder often used during the Holi festival. D: A villager; rustic; hick. Answer:

noun

Devdas

A grieving male lover.

A

[ "A: A grieving male lover.", "B: A stamp or seal; a mark, imprint or impression on a document (or other object or material) made by stamping or sealing a design with ink or wax, respectively, or by other methods.", "C: Woman or women.", "D: A watchman; a guard." ]

Which of the following could "Devdas" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A grieving male lover. B: A stamp or seal; a mark, imprint or impression on a document (or other object or material) made by stamping or sealing a design with ink or wax, respectively, or by other methods. C: Woman or women. D: A watchman; a guard. Answer:

adjective

sarkari

Governmental.

A

[ "A: Governmental.", "B: one hundred percent", "C: Most senior.", "D: Big or important, used as a respectful honorific." ]

Which of the following could "sarkari" mean in Indian English when used as a adjective? A: Governmental. B: one hundred percent C: Most senior. D: Big or important, used as a respectful honorific. Answer:

noun

OBC

Initialism of other backward class.

C

[ "A: A spicy snack made from puffed rice, peanut and coconut.", "B: An officer tasked with the administration of a sarkar.", "C: Initialism of other backward class.", "D: A sweet made from khoa, sugar, and various flavourings." ]

Which of the following could "OBC" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A spicy snack made from puffed rice, peanut and coconut. B: An officer tasked with the administration of a sarkar. C: Initialism of other backward class. D: A sweet made from khoa, sugar, and various flavourings. Answer:

verb

do the needful

To do that which is necessary or required.

A

[ "A: To do that which is necessary or required.", "B: To prepare such a document of accusation against.", "C: To hunt; to go hunting.", "D: To provide; to make available; to use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource)." ]

Which of the following could "do the needful" mean in Indian English when used as a verb? A: To do that which is necessary or required. B: To prepare such a document of accusation against. C: To hunt; to go hunting. D: To provide; to make available; to use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource). Answer:

noun

half murder

The committing of a grievous, but not fatal, injury.

A

[ "A: The committing of a grievous, but not fatal, injury.", "B: couple, duo, pair", "C: hair loss; the visible falling out of hair.", "D: An inferiority complex by South Asians with respect to white people." ]

Which of the following could "half murder" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The committing of a grievous, but not fatal, injury. B: couple, duo, pair C: hair loss; the visible falling out of hair. D: An inferiority complex by South Asians with respect to white people. Answer:

noun

talav

lake, pond

D

[ "A: A house built with naturally occurring materials.", "B: An ideal universal ruler, who rules ethically and benevolently over the entire world.", "C: Alternative form of bund (pond)", "D: lake, pond" ]

Which of the following could "talav" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A house built with naturally occurring materials. B: An ideal universal ruler, who rules ethically and benevolently over the entire world. C: Alternative form of bund (pond) D: lake, pond Answer:

noun

carfie

A smartphone-taken picture of oneself in a car.

A

[ "A: A smartphone-taken picture of oneself in a car.", "B: A studentship offered at no cost to the student.", "C: plural of zilla", "D: a regional dialect or accent of Telugu." ]

Which of the following could "carfie" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A smartphone-taken picture of oneself in a car. B: A studentship offered at no cost to the student. C: plural of zilla D: a regional dialect or accent of Telugu. Answer:

adjective

countwise

In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn.

B

[ "A: Most senior.", "B: In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn.", "C: Of or pertaining to a factory.", "D: [of the] President of India" ]

Which of the following could "countwise" mean in Indian English when used as a adjective? A: Most senior. B: In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn. C: Of or pertaining to a factory. D: [of the] President of India Answer:

noun

hakka noodle

A kind of stir-fried rice or egg noodle dish in Indo-Chinese cuisine.

A

[ "A: A kind of stir-fried rice or egg noodle dish in Indo-Chinese cuisine.", "B: A low-lying depression or basin in which water pools.", "C: The department concerned with tax on goods manufactured or produced.", "D: A man, especially one who is unlucky or who has a tendency to complain." ]

Which of the following could "hakka noodle" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A kind of stir-fried rice or egg noodle dish in Indo-Chinese cuisine. B: A low-lying depression or basin in which water pools. C: The department concerned with tax on goods manufactured or produced. D: A man, especially one who is unlucky or who has a tendency to complain. Answer:

noun

chicken 65

An Indo-Chinese dish consisting of deep-fried chicken and red chillies.

A

[ "A: An Indo-Chinese dish consisting of deep-fried chicken and red chillies.", "B: Shopping from home in response to offers on television advertising or shopping channels.", "C: An Indian-style bread roll.", "D: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior." ]

Which of the following could "chicken 65" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An Indo-Chinese dish consisting of deep-fried chicken and red chillies. B: Shopping from home in response to offers on television advertising or shopping channels. C: An Indian-style bread roll. D: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior. Answer:

adjective

sickular

Leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism.

B

[ "A: Abbreviation of honorable.", "B: Leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism.", "C: In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn.", "D: Based on, or in terms of, the floor." ]

Which of the following could "sickular" mean in Indian English when used as a adjective? A: Abbreviation of honorable. B: Leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism. C: In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn. D: Based on, or in terms of, the floor. Answer:

noun

sickular

A leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism.

D

[ "A: A farmer or tiller of the soil.", "B: A film that includes elements of many genres.", "C: A rap sheet.", "D: A leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism." ]

Which of the following could "sickular" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A farmer or tiller of the soil. B: A film that includes elements of many genres. C: A rap sheet. D: A leftist; in Indian politics, a secularist opposed to Hindu nationalism. Answer:

noun

bhakt

An ardent right-wing Hindu nationalist netizen.

A

[ "A: An ardent right-wing Hindu nationalist netizen.", "B: father", "C: A light snack food made from puffed rice seasoned with onions, spices, pepper, etc.", "D: A deputy minister." ]

Which of the following could "bhakt" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An ardent right-wing Hindu nationalist netizen. B: father C: A light snack food made from puffed rice seasoned with onions, spices, pepper, etc. D: A deputy minister. Answer:

noun

tiatr

A kind of drama genre of Goa, usually in the Konkani language.

C

[ "A: An Indian dessert made from dried apricots boiled with syrup.", "B: Initialism of foot overbridge: a pedestrian overpass.", "C: A kind of drama genre of Goa, usually in the Konkani language.", "D: aunt or older woman (as a respectful term of address)" ]

Which of the following could "tiatr" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An Indian dessert made from dried apricots boiled with syrup. B: Initialism of foot overbridge: a pedestrian overpass. C: A kind of drama genre of Goa, usually in the Konkani language. D: aunt or older woman (as a respectful term of address) Answer:

noun

shooldarry

A small tent with a steep sloping roof and low sides.

C

[ "A: A kind of lunchbox or food container.", "B: An Indian food, visually similar to cake and compositionally similar to dhokla, made from a batter of gram flour (from chickpeas), cooked by steaming.", "C: A small tent with a steep sloping roof and low sides.", "D: A fish, the Indo-Pacific king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus)." ]

Which of the following could "shooldarry" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A kind of lunchbox or food container. B: An Indian food, visually similar to cake and compositionally similar to dhokla, made from a batter of gram flour (from chickpeas), cooked by steaming. C: A small tent with a steep sloping roof and low sides. D: A fish, the Indo-Pacific king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus). Answer:

noun

nuzzer

A present given to a superior.

D

[ "A: stable or shed (for horses, cows, etc.)", "B: A subdivision of a province or state", "C: A ball shaped sweet made from arrowroot flour and sugar, well known in Bhadrak.", "D: A present given to a superior." ]

Which of the following could "nuzzer" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: stable or shed (for horses, cows, etc.) B: A subdivision of a province or state C: A ball shaped sweet made from arrowroot flour and sugar, well known in Bhadrak. D: A present given to a superior. Answer:

noun

monkey cap

A balaclava.

D

[ "A: A province or district.", "B: A type of strike where workers in a particular sector strike sequentially per business.", "C: Redress.", "D: A balaclava." ]

Which of the following could "monkey cap" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A province or district. B: A type of strike where workers in a particular sector strike sequentially per business. C: Redress. D: A balaclava. Answer:

noun

runn

A tract of sandy or boggy land often overflowed by the tide.

B

[ "A: A horse's nosebag.", "B: A tract of sandy or boggy land often overflowed by the tide.", "C: sir (as a respectful term of address)", "D: An informal meeting place for conversation." ]

Which of the following could "runn" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A horse's nosebag. B: A tract of sandy or boggy land often overflowed by the tide. C: sir (as a respectful term of address) D: An informal meeting place for conversation. Answer:

noun

samasya

A poetry challenge in which the poet is given a line and must improvise a verse around it.

D

[ "A: The state or quality of being bound or obliged; obligation.", "B: A fabric used for turbans and other garments", "C: Alternative form of bendekai (“okra”)", "D: A poetry challenge in which the poet is given a line and must improvise a verse around it." ]

Which of the following could "samasya" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The state or quality of being bound or obliged; obligation. B: A fabric used for turbans and other garments C: Alternative form of bendekai (“okra”) D: A poetry challenge in which the poet is given a line and must improvise a verse around it. Answer:

noun

matbar

The leader of a village, who serves as arbiter in local disputes.

C

[ "A: A wrestler.", "B: A video selfie.", "C: The leader of a village, who serves as arbiter in local disputes.", "D: A policy of nationalist self-sufficiency in India, involving the revival and promotion of domestic production and (originally) the boycott of British products." ]

Which of the following could "matbar" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A wrestler. B: A video selfie. C: The leader of a village, who serves as arbiter in local disputes. D: A policy of nationalist self-sufficiency in India, involving the revival and promotion of domestic production and (originally) the boycott of British products. Answer:

noun

saunf

fennel, fennel seeds

D

[ "A: A wandering grain and salt merchant in the Deccan Plateau.", "B: A bag for wheat or seeds, made from plant materials.", "C: Mentally ill person; lunatic.", "D: fennel, fennel seeds" ]

Which of the following could "saunf" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A wandering grain and salt merchant in the Deccan Plateau. B: A bag for wheat or seeds, made from plant materials. C: Mentally ill person; lunatic. D: fennel, fennel seeds Answer:

noun

panchnama

A record of witness testimony, usually prepared by the police, during the investigation of a crime or after a death.

C

[ "A: In the culture of the Indian subcontinent, an effeminate man who takes on a passive or female gender role in same-sex relationships.", "B: An earthenware pot.", "C: A record of witness testimony, usually prepared by the police, during the investigation of a crime or after a death.", "D: Curry sauce." ]

Which of the following could "panchnama" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: In the culture of the Indian subcontinent, an effeminate man who takes on a passive or female gender role in same-sex relationships. B: An earthenware pot. C: A record of witness testimony, usually prepared by the police, during the investigation of a crime or after a death. D: Curry sauce. Answer:

noun

chargesheet

A document of accusation prepared by law enforcement to be submitted to the court.

C

[ "A: A workman who checks a railway track for faults, and who carries a keying hammer.", "B: The student who achieves the highest score in an examination.", "C: A document of accusation prepared by law enforcement to be submitted to the court.", "D: A torch or flashlight." ]

Which of the following could "chargesheet" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A workman who checks a railway track for faults, and who carries a keying hammer. B: The student who achieves the highest score in an examination. C: A document of accusation prepared by law enforcement to be submitted to the court. D: A torch or flashlight. Answer:

verb

chargesheet

To prepare such a document of accusation against.

B

[ "A: To remove material from the surface of a road in order to achieve a uniform thickness.", "B: To prepare such a document of accusation against.", "C: To go to the gym.", "D: To lift a posted bond" ]

Which of the following could "chargesheet" mean in Indian English when used as a verb? A: To remove material from the surface of a road in order to achieve a uniform thickness. B: To prepare such a document of accusation against. C: To go to the gym. D: To lift a posted bond Answer:

noun

bypoll

Synonym of by-election

C

[ "A: A fabric used for turbans and other garments", "B: A central bank.", "C: Synonym of by-election", "D: An Indian food, visually similar to cake and compositionally similar to dhokla, made from a batter of gram flour (from chickpeas), cooked by steaming." ]

Which of the following could "bypoll" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A fabric used for turbans and other garments B: A central bank. C: Synonym of by-election D: An Indian food, visually similar to cake and compositionally similar to dhokla, made from a batter of gram flour (from chickpeas), cooked by steaming. Answer:

noun

jheenga

Alternative form of jhinga

C

[ "A: A part of a train reserved for men.", "B: An aromatic red powder that is used during the Holi festival.", "C: Alternative form of jhinga", "D: A system of discipline; organisation, arrangement, preparation." ]

Which of the following could "jheenga" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A part of a train reserved for men. B: An aromatic red powder that is used during the Holi festival. C: Alternative form of jhinga D: A system of discipline; organisation, arrangement, preparation. Answer:

noun

car-lifting

grand theft auto; stealing a car

B

[ "A: A dhoti.", "B: grand theft auto; stealing a car", "C: A type of wholegrain flour from the Indian subcontinent.", "D: A decorative frame or sill on a door or window." ]

Which of the following could "car-lifting" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A dhoti. B: grand theft auto; stealing a car C: A type of wholegrain flour from the Indian subcontinent. D: A decorative frame or sill on a door or window. Answer:

noun

thermocol

Synonym of polystyrene

D

[ "A: A regular party, usually organised by women, where each member contributes a certain sum of money.", "B: Alternative spelling of biosulfur", "C: A member of the Indian National Congress, an Indian political party.", "D: Synonym of polystyrene" ]

Which of the following could "thermocol" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A regular party, usually organised by women, where each member contributes a certain sum of money. B: Alternative spelling of biosulfur C: A member of the Indian National Congress, an Indian political party. D: Synonym of polystyrene Answer:

noun

cheelam

An earthen bowl in which tobacco is kept and smoked through its hollow neck.

D

[ "A: A person of mixed race; half-caste.", "B: Scissors.", "C: dacoit; bandit; armed robber", "D: An earthen bowl in which tobacco is kept and smoked through its hollow neck." ]

Which of the following could "cheelam" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A person of mixed race; half-caste. B: Scissors. C: dacoit; bandit; armed robber D: An earthen bowl in which tobacco is kept and smoked through its hollow neck. Answer:

noun

surmai

A fish, the Indo-Pacific king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus).

B

[ "A: An animal shelter for cows, which are sacred in Hinduism.", "B: A fish, the Indo-Pacific king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus).", "C: A charismatic male guru.", "D: A species of grassy tamarisk shrub, Tamarix indica, common in river-marshes." ]

Which of the following could "surmai" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An animal shelter for cows, which are sacred in Hinduism. B: A fish, the Indo-Pacific king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus). C: A charismatic male guru. D: A species of grassy tamarisk shrub, Tamarix indica, common in river-marshes. Answer:

noun

goondaism

thuggery; rowdyism; aggressive and violent tactics

D

[ "A: An inhabitant of the mofussil regions.", "B: bang for the buck; cost-effective, value for money, worthwhile", "C: A potentate (often used as a term of respect).", "D: thuggery; rowdyism; aggressive and violent tactics" ]

Which of the following could "goondaism" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An inhabitant of the mofussil regions. B: bang for the buck; cost-effective, value for money, worthwhile C: A potentate (often used as a term of respect). D: thuggery; rowdyism; aggressive and violent tactics Answer:

noun

appalam

papadam

B

[ "A: A person of mixed race; half-caste.", "B: papadam", "C: Woman or women.", "D: A shop selling confectionery, especially one in or near a school." ]

Which of the following could "appalam" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A person of mixed race; half-caste. B: papadam C: Woman or women. D: A shop selling confectionery, especially one in or near a school. Answer:

noun

gosain

A Hindu holy man.

D

[ "A: a polite form of address equivalent to the English Mrs", "B: A mold or sieve used in manual papermaking.", "C: A house built with naturally occurring materials.", "D: A Hindu holy man." ]

Which of the following could "gosain" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: a polite form of address equivalent to the English Mrs B: A mold or sieve used in manual papermaking. C: A house built with naturally occurring materials. D: A Hindu holy man. Answer:

noun

mediaperson

A member of the media.

B

[ "A: Asafoetida, especially when used as a seasoning.", "B: A member of the media.", "C: A type of music typically used in the soundtracks of films from Mumbai, or a particular song of this type.", "D: A room for worship; a private chapel." ]

Which of the following could "mediaperson" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Asafoetida, especially when used as a seasoning. B: A member of the media. C: A type of music typically used in the soundtracks of films from Mumbai, or a particular song of this type. D: A room for worship; a private chapel. Answer:

noun

seviyan

An Indian style of wheat vermicelli.

C

[ "A: A low cost Indian pre-school.", "B: A kind of lunchbox or food container.", "C: An Indian style of wheat vermicelli.", "D: A mother-in-law, especially the mother of the groom, who lives with the married couple." ]

Which of the following could "seviyan" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A low cost Indian pre-school. B: A kind of lunchbox or food container. C: An Indian style of wheat vermicelli. D: A mother-in-law, especially the mother of the groom, who lives with the married couple. Answer:

noun

paruppu

A dish of boiled lentils; dal.

C

[ "A: A film featuring several movie stars.", "B: Alternative form of chitthi", "C: A dish of boiled lentils; dal.", "D: griffin, (white) newcomer" ]

Which of the following could "paruppu" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A film featuring several movie stars. B: Alternative form of chitthi C: A dish of boiled lentils; dal. D: griffin, (white) newcomer Answer:

noun

kalakar

An artist.

C

[ "A: A manger or trough for cattle, made from mud.", "B: An Indian-style bread roll.", "C: An artist.", "D: A machine to chop or puree food; a blender." ]

Which of the following could "kalakar" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A manger or trough for cattle, made from mud. B: An Indian-style bread roll. C: An artist. D: A machine to chop or puree food; a blender. Answer:

noun

commissionerate

Part of a district placed under the control of a police commissioner.

D

[ "A: A watchman; a guard.", "B: A woven mat or screen hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters.", "C: Any of the flat valleys lying parallel to the base of the Himalayas, and between the rise of that mountain mass and the low tertiary ranges known as the sub-Himalayan or Sivalik Hills, or rather between the interior and exterior of these ranges.", "D: Part of a district placed under the control of a police commissioner." ]

Which of the following could "commissionerate" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A watchman; a guard. B: A woven mat or screen hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters. C: Any of the flat valleys lying parallel to the base of the Himalayas, and between the rise of that mountain mass and the low tertiary ranges known as the sub-Himalayan or Sivalik Hills, or rather between the interior and exterior of these ranges. D: Part of a district placed under the control of a police commissioner. Answer:

noun

padyatra

A march or pilgrimage on foot.

D

[ "A: Alternative form of bibi", "B: Alternative spelling of Asura.", "C: A kind of concrete, of broken brick, lime, etc., used for floors and terrace roofs.", "D: A march or pilgrimage on foot." ]

Which of the following could "padyatra" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Alternative form of bibi B: Alternative spelling of Asura. C: A kind of concrete, of broken brick, lime, etc., used for floors and terrace roofs. D: A march or pilgrimage on foot. Answer:

noun

badla

An indigenous carryforward system used on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

A

[ "A: An indigenous carryforward system used on the Bombay Stock Exchange.", "B: A morning newspaper.", "C: A large boat for transporting produce.", "D: Alternative spelling of mali (“a member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any South Asian gardener”)." ]

Which of the following could "badla" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An indigenous carryforward system used on the Bombay Stock Exchange. B: A morning newspaper. C: A large boat for transporting produce. D: Alternative spelling of mali (“a member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any South Asian gardener”). Answer:

noun

shaadi

A wedding.

D

[ "A: Coriander.", "B: A liberal, a leftist.", "C: A kind of push-up in Indian gymnastics.", "D: A wedding." ]

Which of the following could "shaadi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Coriander. B: A liberal, a leftist. C: A kind of push-up in Indian gymnastics. D: A wedding. Answer:

noun

lafanga

A bad person; a ne'er-do-well or good-for-nothing.

A

[ "A: A bad person; a ne'er-do-well or good-for-nothing.", "B: A person who is ousted, especially one who is removed from his place of residence or land to make room for an infrastructure improvement or public works project.", "C: plural of lapis", "D: Initialism of town vending committee." ]

Which of the following could "lafanga" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A bad person; a ne'er-do-well or good-for-nothing. B: A person who is ousted, especially one who is removed from his place of residence or land to make room for an infrastructure improvement or public works project. C: plural of lapis D: Initialism of town vending committee. Answer:

noun

starcast

A cast of celebrity actors in a film or play.

C

[ "A: Land belonging to the government, on which no revenue is assessed.", "B: The area served by an irrigation project such as a canal, dam or a tank.", "C: A cast of celebrity actors in a film or play.", "D: A black person." ]

Which of the following could "starcast" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Land belonging to the government, on which no revenue is assessed. B: The area served by an irrigation project such as a canal, dam or a tank. C: A cast of celebrity actors in a film or play. D: A black person. Answer:

noun

daasi

A female slave.

A

[ "A: A female slave.", "B: night-blooming jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis).", "C: The night-blooming cestrum, Cestrum nocturnum.", "D: Alternative form of bibi" ]

Which of the following could "daasi" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A female slave. B: night-blooming jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis). C: The night-blooming cestrum, Cestrum nocturnum. D: Alternative form of bibi Answer:

noun

karaila

Alternative form of karela (“bitter melon”)

C

[ "A: A street vendor who sells kulfi.", "B: male teacher (as a respectful term of address)", "C: Alternative form of karela (“bitter melon”)", "D: A suspension bridge." ]

Which of the following could "karaila" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A street vendor who sells kulfi. B: male teacher (as a respectful term of address) C: Alternative form of karela (“bitter melon”) D: A suspension bridge. Answer:

noun

koliwada

A colony of fishermen.

C

[ "A: plural of zilla", "B: One's fiancé or fiancée.", "C: A colony of fishermen.", "D: A metal wash basin" ]

Which of the following could "koliwada" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: plural of zilla B: One's fiancé or fiancée. C: A colony of fishermen. D: A metal wash basin Answer:

noun

mistry

Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”)

C

[ "A: A local political association", "B: The eternal divine or cosmic soul.", "C: Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”)", "D: A female demon." ]

Which of the following could "mistry" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A local political association B: The eternal divine or cosmic soul. C: Alternative form of maistry (“foreman or artisan”) D: A female demon. Answer:

noun

jahaji

A sailor.

A

[ "A: A sailor.", "B: A central bank.", "C: Synonym of turmeric", "D: roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)" ]

Which of the following could "jahaji" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A sailor. B: A central bank. C: Synonym of turmeric D: roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Answer:

noun

methai

Alternative form of methi (“fenugreek”)

D

[ "A: An egret.", "B: Cream.", "C: papa, father (as a respectful term of address)", "D: Alternative form of methi (“fenugreek”)" ]

Which of the following could "methai" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: An egret. B: Cream. C: papa, father (as a respectful term of address) D: Alternative form of methi (“fenugreek”) Answer:

noun

veshti

A dhoti.

A

[ "A: A dhoti.", "B: An autorickshaw.", "C: A usually porous substance made from charred bones, earth, etc. and believed to cure snakebites.", "D: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior." ]

Which of the following could "veshti" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A dhoti. B: An autorickshaw. C: A usually porous substance made from charred bones, earth, etc. and believed to cure snakebites. D: goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior. Answer:

noun

paramaatma

The eternal divine or cosmic soul.

D

[ "A: Alternative form of chowki", "B: Alternative form of chitthi", "C: A causeway.", "D: The eternal divine or cosmic soul." ]

Which of the following could "paramaatma" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: Alternative form of chowki B: Alternative form of chitthi C: A causeway. D: The eternal divine or cosmic soul. Answer:

noun

bargadar

A sharecropper.

C

[ "A: A school that prepares children for a military academy.", "B: Strongyloides stercoralis", "C: A sharecropper.", "D: plural of lapis" ]

Which of the following could "bargadar" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A school that prepares children for a military academy. B: Strongyloides stercoralis C: A sharecropper. D: plural of lapis Answer:

noun

SIT

Initialism of Special Investigation Team.

B

[ "A: A true bug (genus Leptocorisa), known for being a pest on rice and for its unpleasant smell.", "B: Initialism of Special Investigation Team.", "C: A barbershop (store offering haircuts).", "D: The costus plant." ]

Which of the following could "SIT" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A true bug (genus Leptocorisa), known for being a pest on rice and for its unpleasant smell. B: Initialism of Special Investigation Team. C: A barbershop (store offering haircuts). D: The costus plant. Answer:

noun

bhikari

beggar

A

[ "A: beggar", "B: A walnut.", "C: A glove.", "D: A woven mat or screen hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters." ]

Which of the following could "bhikari" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: beggar B: A walnut. C: A glove. D: A woven mat or screen hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters. Answer:

noun

theatreperson

A person involved in the theatre.

B

[ "A: A dam built in a stream for maintaining and regulating irrigation.", "B: A person involved in the theatre.", "C: Initialism of member of the legislative assembly.", "D: A double-edged sword from India, used ceremonially in Sikhism." ]

Which of the following could "theatreperson" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A dam built in a stream for maintaining and regulating irrigation. B: A person involved in the theatre. C: Initialism of member of the legislative assembly. D: A double-edged sword from India, used ceremonially in Sikhism. Answer:

noun

vakalatnama

A document filed by a party in order to appoint a lawyer to plead on their behalf.

C

[ "A: A moneylender.", "B: A waterproof sandal.", "C: A document filed by a party in order to appoint a lawyer to plead on their behalf.", "D: A species of grassy tamarisk shrub, Tamarix indica, common in river-marshes." ]

Which of the following could "vakalatnama" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: A moneylender. B: A waterproof sandal. C: A document filed by a party in order to appoint a lawyer to plead on their behalf. D: A species of grassy tamarisk shrub, Tamarix indica, common in river-marshes. Answer:

noun

cricketainment

The promotion of the sport of cricket as a glamorous entertainment event.

D

[ "A: The manufacture or sale of liquors or drugs.", "B: An administrative unit of India, consisting of a number of villages. Since Indian independence, replaced by the block or tahsil.", "C: A section of an electorate that will vote for a particular party or formation, come what may.", "D: The promotion of the sport of cricket as a glamorous entertainment event." ]

Which of the following could "cricketainment" mean in Indian English when used as a noun? A: The manufacture or sale of liquors or drugs. B: An administrative unit of India, consisting of a number of villages. Since Indian independence, replaced by the block or tahsil. C: A section of an electorate that will vote for a particular party or formation, come what may. D: The promotion of the sport of cricket as a glamorous entertainment event. Answer: