ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the meaning of ‘a trader’?
A
selfish
B
merchant
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -mer·chant ˈmər-chənt. Synonyms of merchant. : a buyer and seller of commodities for profit : trader. : the operator of a retail business : storekeeper.

Detailed explanation-2: -merchant. noun [ C ] us. /ˈmɜr·tʃənt/ a person whose business is buying and selling goods for profit.

Detailed explanation-3: -A trader is someone who buys and sells financial instrument such as stocks, bonds and derivatives. A merchant is a type of businessman who trades in commodities that he didn’t produce himself, in order to earn a profit.

Detailed explanation-4: -A merchant is a person who trades in commodities produced by other people, especially one who trades with foreign countries. Historically, a merchant is anyone who is involved in business or trade. Merchants have operated for as long as industry, commerce, and trade have existed.

Detailed explanation-5: -A merchant is a person who buys or sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports them. Any knowledgeable wine merchant would be able to advise you. A merchant is a person who owns or runs a shop, store, or other business. The family was forced to live on credit from local merchants.

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