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The correct answer is: 3) Both ii and iii are correct.

Key Points

• Mollify: to soothe, calm, or appease someone who is upset or angry. It involves actions or words intended to pacify and make someone feel better. (शांत करना, तसल्ली देना)
• In the given statement, the manager tried to mollify the upset employee using kind words and a promise of future support. This indicates an attempt to calm and pacify the employee.
• Conclusion ii: He pacified the employee and calmed the situation. This aligns directly with the meaning of "mollify," making this option correct.
• Conclusion iii: He listened to the employee’s concerns and calmed him. Listening and calming the employee also fits the context of mollifying, so this option is correct as well.

Hence, the correct answer is: Both ii and iii are correct.

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Why the other options are incorrect:

• Conclusion i: He made the employee angrier.
  • This is the opposite of "mollify," which means to calm or soothe. Therefore, option i is incorrect.
• Conclusion iv: He disciplined the employee for overreacting.
  • Disciplining someone does not align with the meaning of "mollify," which is about calming and soothing. Thus, option iv is incorrect.

The correct answer is: 1) Only i is correct.

Key Points

• Affirm: to state something strongly and clearly, confirming or asserting it as true or valid. It is a declaration made with confidence or certainty. (पुष्टि करना, सत्यापित करना)
  • Example: The lawyer affirmed his client's innocence during the trial.
• In the given sentence, "she managed to affirm her stance on the issue," the word "affirm" suggests that she confirmed or asserted her position with certainty, indicating confidence in her stance.
• Therefore, Option i is correct because it directly aligns with the meaning of the word "affirm" — confirming her position clearly and confidently.

Hence, the correct answer is: Only i is correct.

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Why the other options are incorrect:

• Conclusion ii: She argued fiercely against the proposal.
  • This option is incorrect because affirm does not imply arguing against something. It refers to asserting or confirming a position, not necessarily engaging in a confrontation or fierce argument.
• Conclusion iii: She gave a tentative response without much confidence.
  • This is the opposite of affirm. To affirm is to express certainty, while this option suggests doubt or hesitation. Therefore, option iii is incorrect.
• Conclusion iv: She sought approval from others to proceed.
  • Affirm does not imply seeking approval from others; it involves stating something with confidence. Therefore, this option is also incorrect as it misrepresents the action described by affirm.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. "Accept or leave the offer".

Key Points

• The idiom "Hobson's choice" refers to a situation where there is no real choice because only one option is available. (कोई वास्तविक विकल्प न होना)
  • Example: The manager gave her Hobson's choice: either accept the transfer to a different city or resign.
• "Accept or leave the offer" aligns with the meaning of "Hobson's choice" as it signifies that the person has no freedom to choose; they must take what's offered or refuse entirely. (प्रस्ताव स्वीकार करें या छोड़ दें)
  • Example: When the landlord offered the house on his terms, it was Hobson's choice for the tenant—accept or leave.
• Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: Feeling of insecurity (असुरक्षा की भावना): This refers to a sense of uncertainty or vulnerability.
  • Example: He experienced a feeling of insecurity when he was left alone in the unfamiliar city.
• Option 3: Feeling of strength (शक्ति की भावना): This denotes a sensation of power or confidence.
  • Example: After winning the competition, she felt a great feeling of strength and accomplishment.
• Option 4: Excellent choice (शानदार विकल्प): Refers to having a variety of good or ideal choices.
  • Example: The restaurant offered an excellent choice of dishes to suit everyone's taste.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. "To make one appear guilty".

Key Points

• The idiom "To frame a person" means to deliberately set someone up to make them appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing that they did not commit. (किसी को जानबूझकर दोषी दिखाना)
  • Example: The corrupt officer tried to frame an innocent man to save himself from the investigation.
• "To make one appear guilty" (किसी को दोषी दिखाना): This phrase refers to the act of falsely implicating someone in a crime or offense. It is often associated with dishonesty or manipulation.
  • Example: The criminal framed his rival for the robbery to settle an old score.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: To befool someone (किसी को मूर्ख बनाना): This means to trick or deceive someone.
  • Example: He tried to befool me with his fake promises, but I saw through his lies.
• Option 3: To praise someone (किसी की प्रशंसा करना): This refers to expressing admiration or approval for someone.
  • Example: The teacher praised the student for her excellent performance in the exam.
• Option 4: A narrow escape (बाल-बाल बचना): This means avoiding danger or harm by a very small margin.
  • Example: It was a narrow escape when the car skidded on the wet road but stopped just in time.

The correct answer is: Ugly.

Key Points

• The word "Beautiful" means something that is pleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically; it often refers to physical appearance or qualities that evoke admiration and delight. (सुंदर)
  • Example: The sunset over the mountains was truly beautiful.
• "Ugly" refers to something that is unpleasant or offensive to the senses, especially in appearance; it is the opposite of beautiful. (बदसूरत)
  • Example: The old, broken-down building looked ugly compared to the modern skyscrapers around it.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'beautiful' is 'ugly'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Ugly.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Dark (अंधेरा): The absence of light or brightness; can also refer to something gloomy or ominous.
  • Example: The room was so dark that I couldn’t see anything.
• Rough (खुरदरा): Uneven or not smooth in texture; harsh or difficult.
  • Example: The surface of the rock felt rough under my fingers.
• Dirty (गंदा): Soiled or stained; not clean.
  • Example: His clothes were dirty after playing in the mud.

The correct answer is: Diciplinary.

Key Points

• The correct spelling of the word is 'disciplinary'.
• The error is the missing of 's' before 'c'.
• 'Disciplinary' refers to something related to discipline or punishment. (अनुशासनात्मक)
  • Example: The company has established disciplinary measures to ensure a productive and respectful work environment.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
Additional Information

• Interrogation refers to the act of questioning someone, often in a formal setting. (पूछताछ)
• Magistrate refers to a civil officer who administers the law, often in a lower court. (न्यायाधीश)
• Preliminary refers to something done or occurring before the main action or event. (प्रारंभिक)

The correct answer is Vocifirous.

Key Points

• The correct spelling of 'Vocifirous' according to the English dictionary is 'Vociferous'.
• The word 'Vociferous' means 'expressing your opinions or feelings in a loud and confident way (अपनी भावनाओं या विचारों को ज़ोरदार और गंभीर ढंग से व्‍यक्त करते हुए)'.
   

​Hence, the most appropriate answer is 'Vocifirous'.

Additional Information

• Let's understand the meaning of other options.
  • Affliction- a cause of persistent pain or distress (दुख, वेदना, मनस्‍ताप).
  • Episcopal- of a bishop or bishops (बिशप का).
  • Innocuous- not meant to cause harm or upset somebody (अहानिकर, सीधा-सादा).

The correct answer is option 1) i.e., 'turned up'.

Key Points

• The given blank needs a phrasal verb that means to show up for the interview.
• Hence, turned up which means (of a person) to arrive is the correct phrasal verb for the given blank. (उप्स्थित वस्तु)
• So, option 1 is the correct answer. 

Additional Information

• The meaning of the other options are as follows - 
  • turned down - to refuse or decline a request. - My credit card application was turned down by the bank because of my bad credit.(मना करना)
  • turned over - to change position so that the other side is facing toward the outside or the top. - The car skidded and turned over. (पलटना)
  • turned out - to happen in a particular way. - Despite our worries everything turned out well. (निकासना)

The correct answer is 'Have very little money'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'Be hard up' is 'Have very little money'.
• Be hard up: having very little money. (बहुत कम पैसा होना)
  • Example: We're a bit hard up at the moment so we're not thinking about holidays.
     

Correct Answer: Have very little money.

The correct answer is 'Faraway'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Distant' is 'Faraway'.
• "Distant" means far away in space or time, or not closely related or involved with something or someone. In hindi: दूर
  • Example: The distant stars twinkled in the clear night sky.
• "Faraway" is an adjective that means situated at a great distance, remote, or far off. In hindi: दूरस्थ. 
  • Example: The small island was faraway from the mainland and difficult to reach.
     

Correct Answer: Faraway.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Farsighted: Means having a long-term perspective, or the ability to predict future events. In Hindi, it is called दूरदर्शी.
  • Futuristic: Means relating to or characteristic of the future, or innovative and advanced. In Hindi, it is called भविष्यवाणी संबंधी.
  • Forward: Means directed or moving ahead, or progressive. In Hindi, it is called आगे की ओर. 

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. a closely impending disaster.

• If you say that someone has the Sword of Damocles hanging over their head, you mean that they are in a situation in which something very bad could happen to them at any time. (यदि आप कहते हैं कि किसी के सिर पर तलवार लटकी हुई है, तो इसका मतलब है कि वे ऐसी स्थिति में हैं कि उनके साथ कभी भी बहुत बुरा हो सकता है।)
• Example- As a Grand Prix driver, you have the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head at every moment

• Synonym- Risk, hazard, menace, peril, jeopardy, 
• Antonym- Safety.
• In the given image it is clearly visible that the man has the Sword of Damocles is hanging right on his head as anything hazardous can happen to him at any time. 

The correct answer is 'Not being as successful as previously'.

Key Points

• 'Lose your touch' is an idiom that means to no longer be able to do something as well as you could before.(पहले की तरह सफल नहीं हो पाना)
  • Ex- After years of not practicing the piano, she found she had lost her touch, hitting the wrong notes more often than she used to.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 3'.

The correct answer is commotion.

Key Points

• Confusion: the state of not being able to think clearly or not understanding something. (स्पष्ट रूप से सोचने में सक्षम न होने या कुछ न समझ पाने की अवस्था)
  • For e.g.- There is still some confusion as to the time of the meeting
• Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance. (भ्रमित और शोरगुल की स्थिति) 
  • For e.g.- His arrival caused quite a commotion.
• The most appropriate synonym of the given word is option 4. 

Additional Information

• Intrepidity: The quality of being intrepid; bravery. निर्भयता
• Stagnation: Stability. स्थिरता
• Perusal: a reading or examining of something. ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ने की क्रिया; अवलोकन

The correct answer is 'Amble'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate word for the given group of words is 'Amble'.
• It means 'to walk at a slow relaxed speed'. (मंथर गति से चलना, टहलना, रहवाल चलना)
  • Example: We ambled down to the beach.
     

Correct Answer: Amble.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Sprint: run a short distance as fast as you can. [(थोड़ी दूरी) अति वेग से दौड़ना]
  • Crawl: move slowly with your body on or close to the ground, or on your hands and knees. (हाथों और घुटनों के बल चलना; रेंगना)
  • Slither: to move by sliding from side to side along the ground like a snake. (साँप की तरह ज़मीन पर दाएँ-बाएँ फिसलते हुए चलना)

The correct answer is 'Hiatus'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Lacuna' is 'Hiatus'.
• Lacuna: a gap or missing part, especially in a book or any other piece of writing. (पुस्तक या किसी लेख में शून्यता या रिक्ति; कमी)
  • Example: The lacunas in this research are alarming.
• Hiatus: a pause in an activity when nothing happens. (किसी गतिविधि में विराम जब कि कुछ भी घटित नहीं होता है; अंतराल)
  • Example: After a ten-month hiatus the case was reopened.
     

Correct Answer: Hiatus.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Apathy: the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything. (उदासीनता, अनिच्‍छा)
  • Misfortune: (an event, accident, etc. that brings) bad luck or disaster. (दुर्भाग्य, विपत्ति या अनर्थ)
  • Languor: tiredness or inactivity, especially when pleasurable. (थकान या निष्क्रियता, खासकर जब आनंददायक)