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The correct answer is Option (4) i.e. (III) (I) (IV) (II) (V)

Key Points

• The sentence needs to be arranged in a logical and grammatically correct manner to convey a meaningful idea.
• Part (III): "Extended families" is the correct starting point, as it introduces the subject of the sentence.
• Part (I): "allowing parents to continue" logically follows (III), explaining what extended families enable.
• Part (IV): "and pursue careers" comes next, completing the idea of what parents are allowed to do.
• Part (II): "help keep the children" logically follows, explaining the benefit of extended families for children.
• Part (V): "in the family healthier" concludes the sentence by describing the overall outcome.

Correct sentence: Extended families allowing parents to continue and pursue careers help keep the children in the family healthier.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (III) (II) (V) (I) (IV): This option creates a fragmented and illogical sentence, as "help keep the children" cannot follow "Extended families" directly.
• Option 2 (I) (IV) (II) (V) (III): Starting with "allowing parents to continue" without introducing the subject "Extended families" makes the sentence incomplete.
• Option 3 (I) (II) (V) (III) (IV): This option creates a grammatically incorrect structure and fails to convey the intended meaning.

The correct answer is '2' i.e. plain; flamboyant.

Key Points

• The first blank describes the woman as being simple in her looks, which aligns with the word plain.
• The second blank contrasts her appearance with her husband’s, who is described as showy or extravagant. The word flamboyant aptly fits this description.
• Option 1: "taciturn; quite" is incorrect as "taciturn" refers to being reserved in speech, which does not fit the context of describing appearance.
• Option 3: "garrulous; talkative" is incorrect as both words relate to talking rather than appearance.
• Option 4: "credulous; gullible" is incorrect as both words describe personality traits, not physical appearance or demeanor.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "She is plain and simple in her looks, though her husband is flamboyant."

Additional Information

• Plain: Simple or unadorned in appearance.
• Flamboyant: Attracting attention due to exuberance, confidence, or stylishness.
• Contrast: The sentence uses juxtaposition to highlight the difference in personality or demeanor between the woman and her husband.

The correct answer is: 4) Gastronomy.

Key Points

• The word "Gastronomy" refers to the art or science of good eating, including the preparation and serving of food. (भोजन बनाने और परोसने की कला/विज्ञान)
• Example: His passion for gastronomy led him to open a gourmet restaurant specializing in traditional dishes.
• The question specifies the phrase "Science of preparing and serving food," which directly aligns with the meaning of gastronomy.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 4) Gastronomy.

Additional Information

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

• Augury (शकुन): The practice of interpreting omens or signs to predict the future.
• Example: The priest claimed that the flight of birds was an augury of success for the upcoming harvest.
• Ergonomy (श्रमविज्ञान): The study of designing equipment and devices to fit the human body and its movements.
• Example: Ergonomy is a critical factor in designing comfortable office chairs and desks.
• Physiognomy (मुखाकृति विज्ञान): The practice of assessing a person's character or personality based on their facial features.
• Example: In medieval times, physiognomy was often used to determine a person's temperament.

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. set forth.

Key Points

• The word "set forth" means to explain or express an idea, opinion, or plan clearly. (व्याख्या करना / स्पष्ट रूप से व्यक्त करना)
• Example: The scientist set forth his findings in a detailed report.
• In the given sentence, the political party is expected to express or explain its views on globalisation at the public rally. Hence, "set forth" is the most appropriate verb.
• Hindi Meaning: "Set forth" का अर्थ है किसी विचार, योजना या राय को स्पष्ट रूप से व्यक्त करना।
• Example: नेता ने अपनी योजनाओं को सार्वजनिक मंच पर स्पष्ट रूप से व्यक्त किया।

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. set forth.

Additional Information

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

• Set up (स्थापित करना): To establish or arrange something.
• Example: The company plans to set up a new office in the city.
• Set in (शुरू होना): Refers to the beginning of something unpleasant or undesirable.
• Example: The rainy season has set in earlier than expected.
• Set about (आरंभ करना): To begin doing something, especially with determination.
• Example: He set about cleaning the house early in the morning.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'Dilligent'.

• The correct spelling would be 'Diligent'.
• The word 'Diligent' is an adjective which means 'showing care and effort in one’s work or duties'. (परिश्रमी)
• For Example -
• She is a diligent student who always completes her assignments on time.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'Dilligent'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

• Diaspora - the dispersion of any people from their original homeland (प्रवासी समुदाय)
• Conspicuous - standing out so as to be clearly visible (स्पष्ट)
• Abysmal - extremely bad; appalling (बहुत खराब)

The correct answer is: 3) Awkward.

Key Points

• The word "Ungainly" means something or someone that is clumsy, awkward, or lacking grace in movement or posture. (असुविधाजनक या बेढंगा)
• Example: The ungainly bird struggled to take off from the ground.
• "Awkward" refers to being clumsy, ungraceful, or causing discomfort or embarrassment. (बेढंगा)
• Example: He felt awkward while giving a speech in front of a large audience.
• Hence, the synonym for 'Ungainly' is 'Awkward'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 3) Awkward.

Additional Information

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

• Useful (उपयोगी): Something that can be of help or serve a purpose.
• Example: This tool is extremely useful for fixing small appliances.
• Handy (सुविधाजनक): Something that is convenient to use or easily accessible.
• Example: Keep a handy notebook for jotting down quick ideas.
• Forbid (मना करना): To prohibit something or order someone not to do something.
• Example: The company forbids employees from sharing confidential information.

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e 'Noun'.

Key Points

• The underlined word "like" in the sentence "We shall not see his like again" functions as a noun.
• Explanation: In this context, "like" means "something similar to or resembling" the subject being referred to, which is a characteristic of a noun.
• It is used to represent a category or type, making it a noun in this particular sentence structure.
• Nouns can serve as the subject or object in a sentence, and here, "like" is the object of the verb "see."

Therefore, the correct answer is- Option 2.

Additional Information

• Adjective: An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. In this sentence, "like" does not serve to describe any noun or pronoun, so it is not an adjective.
• Adverb: An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by providing additional information such as how, when, or to what extent. However, "like" does not modify any verb, adjective, or adverb in the given context, so it is not an adverb.
• Verb: A verb expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, the verb in the sentence is "see," and "like" is not functioning as a verb.

सही उत्तर - लावण्य

Key Points

• यहाँ 'पानी' शब्द का प्रयोग चेहरे की कांति, चमक या लावण्य के संदर्भ में किया गया है। जब कोई व्यक्ति शर्मिंदा होता है या डर जाता है, तो उसके चेहरे की स्वाभाविक चमक (लावण्य) कम हो जाती है, जिसे 'पानी उतरना' कहा जाता है।
• व्याकरण के अनुसार, 'पानी' एक अनेकार्थी शब्द है, जिसके अर्थ संदर्भ के अनुसार बदल जाते हैं। काव्य और मुहावरों में चेहरे के लिए इसका अर्थ चमक या लावण्य होता है।
• उदाहरण: "रहिमन पानी राखिये, बिन पानी सब सून। पानी गये न ऊबरे, मोती, मानुष, चून।" - यहाँ मोती के संदर्भ में पानी का अर्थ चमक (लावण्य) है।
• अन्य उदाहरण: "इस मोती का पानी उतर गया है।" (यहाँ भी पानी का अर्थ चमक है)।

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Points 

 अनेकार्थी शब्द के भेद/महत्व-

1. प्रसंगानुसार अर्थ: वाक्य के संदर्भ के आधार पर शब्द का अर्थ निश्चित होता है।
2. साहित्यिक प्रयोग: श्लेष अलंकार में अनेकार्थी शब्दों का सर्वाधिक प्रयोग होता है।
3. शब्द सामर्थ्य: एक ही शब्द द्वारा भिन्न-भिन्न भावों की अभिव्यक्ति।

Additional Information

सही उत्तर है- मिश्रवाक्य का

Key Points

• मिश्र वाक्य में एक प्रधान उपवाक्य होता है और अन्य उपवाक्य उस पर आश्रित होते हैं।
• जिस वाक्य में एक साधारण वाक्य के अतिरिक्त उसके अधीन कोई दूसरा अंग वाक्य हो, उसे मिश्र वाक्य कहते हैं। इसमें प्रायः यद्यपि-तथापि, जो-सो, जैसा-वैसा, यदि-तो, क्योंकि जैसे योजक शब्दों का प्रयोग होता है।
• उदाहरण:

1. ज्यों ही उसने दवा पी, वह सो गया। 2. यदि परिश्रम करोगे, तो उत्तीर्ण हो जाओगे।

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Points 

 रचना के आधार पर वाक्य के भेद-

1. सरल वाक्य
2. संयुक्त वाक्य
3. मिश्र वाक्य

Additional Information

सही उत्तर है- यावज्जीवन

Key Points

• ‘यावज्जीवन’ शब्द का विग्रह ‘जब तक जीवन है’ या ‘जीवन पर्यंत’ होता है। यह अव्ययीभाव समास का उदाहरण है।
• व्याकरणिक नियम के अनुसार, जब अव्यय पद का संज्ञा पद के साथ समास होता है और पहला पद प्रधान होता है, तो उसे अव्ययीभाव समास कहते हैं। संधि के नियमानुसार 'यावत् + जीवन' मिलकर 'यावज्जीवन' बनता है (व्यंजन संधि)।
• अव्ययीभाव समास के अन्य उदाहरण:
• यथाशक्ति - शक्ति के अनुसार
• आजीवन - जीवन भर

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Points 

 समास के मुख्य भेद-

1. अव्ययीभाव समास
2. तत्पुरुष समास
3. कर्मधारय समास
4. द्विगु समास
5. द्वंद्व समास
6. बहुव्रीहि समास

Additional Informationसमास के अन्य महत्त्वपूर्ण उदाहरण :