Question

The director appointed an ad hoc committee to study the project. The meaning of the word underlined is :

• A. Urgent
• B. For the purpose
• C. Subsidiary
• D. Executive

Answer 1

Answer:

B. For the purpose

• Ad hoc is a Latin phrase meaning for a specific purpose.

• An ad hoc committee is a committee formed to deal with a particular task or issue, usually temporarily.

• In the given sentence, the committee was appointed specifically to study the project.

Other options:

• Urgent — Requiring immediate attention.

• Subsidiary — Secondary or supporting.

• Executive — Having the authority to carry out decisions or manage activities.

Malayalam meaning: ഒരു പ്രത്യേക ആവശ്യത്തിനായി / പ്രത്യേക ഉദ്ദേശ്യത്തോടെ.