Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
It is the Prime Minister's prerogative to appoint or dismiss a Minister.

• A. function
• B. monopoly
• C. authority
• D. privilege

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

privilege

Option D: 'Prerogative' means 'a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class'.

'Privilege' means 'a special right granted to a particular person or group'.

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

Option A: 'Function' means 'an activity that is natural to a person or thing'.

Option B: 'Monopoly' means 'exclusive possession or control of something'.

Option C: 'Authority' means 'power or right to give orders or make decisions'.

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

So, options A, B and C are wrong.