Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
India's attitude towards China has all along been pusillanimous.

• A. generous
• B. cowardly
• C. subversive
• D. restrained

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

cowardly

Option B: 'Pusillanimous' means 'showing a lack of courage or determination, timid'.

'Cowardly' means 'lacking courage'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Generous' means 'showing kindness towards others'.

Option C: 'Subversive' means 'trying to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system'.

Option D: 'Restrained' means 'controlling a strong urge or emotion'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'pusillanimous'.

So, options A, C and D are wrong.