The following  question has a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed by the capitalized pairMONOTONY : VARIETYIndolence : IntelligenceRepulsive : HatefulExtravagance : IndulgenceExotic : Common

To answer this question, we need to identify the relationship between the capitalized pair "MONOTONY : VARIETY" and find a similar relationship among the given pairs of words.

The relationship between monotony and variety is that they are opposites or contrasting concepts. Monotony refers to a lack of variety or diversity, while variety represents a range of different options or choices.

Now, let's examine the given pairs of words:

1. Indolence : Intelligence - This pair does not express a similar relationship to monotony : variety. Indolence refers to laziness or a lack of effort, while intelligence refers to the ability to think and understand.

2. Repulsive : Hateful - This pair does not express a similar relationship to monotony : variety. Repulsive means causing a strong feeling of disgust or aversion, while hateful means feeling or showing intense dislike or hostility.

3. Extravagance : Indulgence - This pair does not express a similar relationship to monotony : variety. Extravagance refers to excessive or wasteful spending or behavior, while indulgence refers to the act of allowing oneself to enjoy something.

4. Exotic : Common - This pair expresses a similar relationship to monotony : variety. Exotic refers to something unusual, rare, or foreign, while common refers to something that is ordinary or frequently encountered.

Therefore, the pair of words that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed by the capitalized pair "MONOTONY : VARIETY" is "Exotic : Common".