Question

Instructions: Choose the correct synonymous word or description for each quoted word in the passage below.

“The Jan Lokpal Bill, also 'referred to' (126) as the citizens' ombudsman bill, is a proposed 'independent' (127) anti-corruption law in India. Anti-corruption social activists proposed it as a more effective improvement on the original Lokpal Bill, which is currently being proposed by the government of India. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively 'deter' (128) corruption, redress 'grievances' (129) of citizens, and protect whistle-blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent 'ombudsman' (130) body called the Lokpal. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval.” (Source: Wikipedia)

(126) 'referred to' means:

• A. described as
• B. included in
• C. supported for
• D. reformed as

Hint:

“Referred to as” simply means “called” or “described as” another name.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Substituting each option directly into the sentence, “also ___ the citizens' ombudsman bill”, quickly shows which one keeps the same meaning as the original phrase “also referred to as”.

1. Described as: “Also described as the citizens' ombudsman bill” reads naturally and keeps the original naming sense.
2. Included in: Would wrongly suggest the bill is a part of something called “the citizens' ombudsman bill”, not another name for the same bill.
3. Supported for: Does not make sense as a naming phrase at all.
4. Reformed as: Implies the bill was changed into this form, which is not what “referred to as” means.

So the correct answer is option A, described as.