Generic means which of the following?

• A. General
• B. Original and genuine
• C. Typical of an original, but not coming from the true source
• D. A brand-new product

Answer: (C)

Generic refers to a product that mirrors the original in form and function but does not come from the original brand or source. That’s why the option describing something that is typical of the original but not from the true source fits best: you’re getting the standard, original-like characteristics without the branded origin. The other descriptions point to the branded original, a broad or non-specific category, or something entirely new, none of which capture the idea of a non-branded version that matches the original. In real-world use, generics are expected to meet the same standards as the brand-name version.