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Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

  1. An established principle of practical wisdom
    1. marxism
    2. maxim
    3. Neologism
    4. Platonism
Correct Option: B

maxim (N.) : a well-known phrase that expresses something that is usually true or that people think is a rule for sensible behaviour
marxism (N.) : the political and economic theories of Karl Marx (1818-83) which explain the changes and developments in society as the result of opposition between the social classes
neologism (N.) : a new word/ expression/ a new meaning of a word
platonism (N.) : the ideas of the ancient Greek philosopher, Plato and those who followed him



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