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The Victorian period in English literature and history corresponds to the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), which falls within the 19th century.
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An 'Autobiography' is a self-written account of the life of oneself. 'Biography' is written by someone else.
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William Shakespeare is most famous for his plays (dramas) like Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, etc., although he also wrote sonnets.
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A pilgrim (তীর্থযাত্রী) is a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons. Thus, 'Holy place' is the correct answer.
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'Obnoxious' means extremely unpleasant, offensive, or annoying. Therefore, 'Very unpleasant' is the correct meaning.
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In general context, 'fresh' implies something new, not stale, or in good condition. 'In fairly good condition' is the closest meaning among the options.
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Fantasy is a genre of fiction involving magic or supernatural elements, or simply an idea with no basis in reality. Thus, 'An imaginary story' is the correct definition.
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An ordinance (অধ্যাদেশ) is a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority or a decree by a head of state. It effectively functions as a 'law'.
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A 'score' equals 20 years or 20 units. Therefore, 'Three score' means 3 x 20 = 60. The correct phrase is 'Three times twenty'.
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'Indifference' means lack of interest or concern. Its antonym would be 'Concern' (care/interest) or 'Ardour' (passion). In multiple-choice questions, 'Concern' is the direct opposite.