Question

Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression:
A book containing summarised information on all branches of knowledge

• A. Dictionary
• B. Anthology
• C. Encyclopaedia
• D. Directory

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Encyclopaedia

Option C: 'Encyclopaedia' is 'a book containing information on many subjects'. This word means the same as the given expression and hence option C is correct.

Option A: 'Dictionary' is 'a book that lists all the words of a language (alphabetically) along with their meanings'.

Option B: 'Anthology' is 'a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing'.

Option D: 'Directory' is 'a book listing individuals or organizations with their contact details'.

These words do not mean the same as the given expression. Hence options A, B and D are wrong.