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In the passage "The Making of a Scientist", which of the following best defines the word "meticulous" as used by the author?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · English · The Making of a Scientist
  1. careful and precise in details
  2. quick and spontaneous
  3. unfocused and vague
  4. easily distracted
Answer
careful and precise in details

The correct answer is careful and precise in details — Choose the option that matches this carefulness.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the word "meticulous" in the passage.
  2. Recognise that the context describes the scientist’s careful work.
  3. Choose the option that matches this carefulness.
Common mistake: confusing it with "careless" or "hasty"

Concept tested: Vocabulary meaning

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