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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2016 — General Studies · Question 11 of 200

Q11
EnglishVocabulary: Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms
Memorabilia refers to
  1. a.memorable things.
  2. b.memories of war.
  3. c.memories of objects collected because of their links with people or events.
  4. d.memories of the past.

Answer: (C) memories of objects collected because of their links with people or events.

'Memorabilia' are objects kept or collected because of their historical connection with memorable people or events — souvenirs, keepsakes, mementos. Sports memorabilia (jerseys, signed equipment) is a common example.