Question

Select the most appropriate word for the underlined words:
Both Buddha and Mahavir lived at the same time.

• A. Simultaneous
• B. Contemporary
• C. Coincident
• D. Synchronised

Answer 1

The correct option is B Contemporary

'Simultaneous' means 'occurring, operating, or done at the same time'. 'Coincident' means 'occurring together in space or time'. 'Synchronised' means 'cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate'. The given sentence refers to two people who lived at the same time. All these three adjectives are used to describe activities or events. They do not describe living things. Hence, options A, C and D are incorrect.

'Contemporary' means 'living or occurring at the same time'. As this word correctly describes the underlined phrase, option B is correct.