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The correct answer is "optimistic".

Key Points

• 'Sanguine' means having optimistic or positive expectations.(आशावादी या सकारात्मक उम्मीदें रखना)
• Ex- Despite facing setbacks, he remained sanguine about his chances of achieving success.
• 'Optimistic' means a positive or hopeful outlook on life or a particular situation.(जीवन या किसी विशेष स्थिति पर सकारात्मक या आशावादी दृष्टिकोण)
• Ex- Despite facing numerous challenges, she remained optimistic about the future and believed that things would eventually improve.
• By referencing the above points, we can conclude that 'optimistic' can substitute 'sanguine'.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 1'.

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Additional Information

• Let's have a look at the meaning of the remaining options.
• Doubtful- having uncertainty or skepticism about something.(किसी चीज़ के बारे में अनिश्चितता या संदेह होना)
• Dubious- the sense of being questionable or doubtful, often implying a suspicion of dishonesty or unreliability.(संदिग्ध भाव, जो अक्सर बेईमानी या अविश्वसनीयता का संदेह दर्शाता है)
• Pessimistic- to anticipate and emphasize negative outcomes, expecting the worst and lacking hope for positive outcomes.(नकारात्मक परिणामों की आशा करना और उन पर ज़ोर देना)

The correct answer is "BACD".

Key Points

• Sentence B is the best starting point for the paragraph because it sets the historical context and explains the longstanding tension between England and Spain.
• Sentence A provides more detail about the conflict, suggesting economic motives behind the rivalry. England's desire for a share of the wealth that Spain had is best understood in the conflict's context provided in sentence B.
• Sentence C explains how England sought to get a share of the wealth by raiding Spanish ships and towns, which was planned and executed under Elizabeth I's reign.
• Finally, Sentence D concludes the narrative by detailing the outcome of the strategy mentioned in Sentence C. Drake's raids helped achieve the goal listed in Sentence A -to get a share of the wealth Spain had been claiming in the Americas.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 3'.

The correct answer is "stationary".

Key Points

• 'Stationary' means something that is not moving or not changeable.(कोई ऐसी चीज़ जो गतिशील न हो या परिवर्तनशील न हो)
• The given sentence states that people in the olden days believed that the Earth was stationary(not moving).
• All the remaining options are incorrect spellings of the word 'stationary'.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 2'.

The correct answer is "Amplifi".

Key Points

• 'Amplifi' is the incorrectly spelt word.
• 'Amplify' is the correct spelling which means to increase or make something stronger, louder, or more powerful.(किसी चीज़ को मजबूत, तेज़ या अधिक शक्तिशाली बनाना या बढ़ाना)
• Ex- The rock band decided to amplify their sound with extra speakers, filling the whole concert hall with their music.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 4'.

Additional Information

• Let's have a look at the meanings of the other options.
• Deceive- to cause someone to believe something that is not true, generally with the intention to trick or mislead.(धोखा देने के इरादे से किसी को किसी ऐसी बात पर विश्वास कराना जो सच नहीं है)
• Dignify- to make something seem worthy or impressive.(किसी चीज़ को योग्य या प्रभावशाली दिखाना)
• Receive- to getting or accepting something that has been sent or given to you.(कोई ऐसी चीज़ स्वीकार करना जो आपको भेजी या दी गई हो)

The correct answer is "Melancholy".

Key Points

• 'Melancholy' means a state of deep sadness, gloom, or unhappiness.(गहरी उदासी या उदासी की स्थिति)
• It also refers to a pensive sadness.
• Ex- After her pet dog passed away, she couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy each time she passed by the empty doghouse in her yard.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 1'.

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• Let's have a look at the meaning of the remaining options.
• Estrangement- the state of being removed or kept at a distance either physically or emotionally.(शारीरिक या भावनात्मक रूप से दूर रखे जाने की अवस्था)
• Atrocity- a highly wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.(क्रूर कृत्य, जिसमें आमतौर पर शारीरिक हिंसा शामिल होती है)
• Alienation- a state of being isolated or detached, often in an emotional, social, or legal sense.(भावनात्मक, सामाजिक या कानूनी अर्थ में अलग-थलग होने की स्थिति)

The correct answer is "profile".

Key Points

• 'Silhouette' refers to the dark outline or shape of an object or figure against a lighter background.(हल्के पृष्ठभूमि पर किसी वस्तु या आकृति की गहरी रूपरेखा या आकार)
• Ex- The artist painted a beautiful silhouette of a distant mountain range against the setting sun.
• 'Profile' refers to an outlined view or silhouette of an object or person seen from the side.(किसी वस्तु या व्यक्ति का किनारे से देखा गया रेखांकित दृश्य) 
• Ex- I checked his social media profile to learn more about his interests and hobbies.
• By referencing the above points, we can conclude that 'profile' is the synonym of 'silhouette'.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 4'.

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Additional Information

• Let's have a look at the meaning of the remaining options.
• Mugshot- It refers to a photograph taken by law enforcement when a person is arrested.(किसी व्यक्ति को गिरफ्तार किए जाने पर कानून प्रवर्तन द्वारा ली गई तस्वीर)
• Selfie- It refers to a photograph taken by oneself, typically with a smartphone or camera.(स्वयं द्वारा ली गई तस्वीर, आमतौर पर स्मार्टफोन या कैमरे से)
• Autograph- It refers to a person's handwritten signature, usually on an item such as a book or photograph.(किसी व्यक्ति का हस्तलिखित हस्ताक्षर)

The correct answer is "ADBC".

Key Points

• Sentence A is the best starting point for the paragraph as it sets the premise of the paragraph, describing life as a difficult journey, not easy or carefree.
• Sentence D extends the description from Sentence A. It complements the earlier metaphorical depiction of life as a bed of thorns by further stating that life is characterized by danger and difficulty.
• Sentence B logically follows from Sentence D. It suggests a solution or a response to the trials of life, stating that we need to surpass the dangers and difficulties to achieve success.
• Finally, Sentence C is the conclusion of the paragraph, offering a final piece of advice that links back to the earlier sentences. It provides a personal attribute, braveness, which is required to successfully overcome life's obstacles and reach success.
• Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 3'.

The correct answer is "ADCB".

Key Points

• Sentence A is the best starting point for the paragraph as it introduces the main topic of the paragraph, "Biophobia". It describes biophobia as a growing phenomenon, setting the foundation for the subsequent sentences. It also links biophobia with urban development, implying that there is a cause-and-effect relationship. Hence, this should be the first sentence of the paragraph.
• Sentence D flows naturally from 'A', as it elaborates on the implications of the growing phenomenon of biophobia. Stating how biophobia is proliferated through society and its harmful consequences for people’s physical and mental health, it logically continues the discussion initiated in Sentence 'A'. Therefore, sentence 'D' should be the second sentence of the paragraph.
• Sentence C comes next because it explains how the individual's biophobia, now broadly understood from the introduction and elaboration (sentences A and D), might impact broader societal issues - specifically conservation efforts. This makes 'C' a natural continuation to 'D', providing further extensions to the harmful consequences mentioned earlier.
• Lastly, Sentence B wraps up the paragraph effectively, taking the argument one step further by stating that the increase in biophobia could have detrimental effects not only on the individual and societal level (health and conservation efforts), but also on the larger ecological level, impacting wild ecosystems. Thus, sentence 'B' concludes the paragraph logically and effectively.
• Hence, the correct order is 'option 1'.

The correct answer is "Immediatly"

Key Points

• 'Immediatly' is the incorrectly spelt word.
• 'Immediately' is the correct spelling which means doing something right away, instantly, or within a very short period of time.(तुरंत, तुरंत या बहुत कम समय के भीतर कुछ करना)
• Ex- After hearing the fire alarm, the students immediately evacuated the building
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 2'.

Additional Information

• Let's have a look at the meanings of the other options.
• Immortal- It refers to living forever and not being subject to death or decay.(इसका तात्पर्य सदैव जीवित रहना और मृत्यु या क्षय के अधीन न होना है)
• Immense- something that is extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.(कोई ऐसी चीज़ जो बहुत बड़ी या महान हो, विशेषकर पैमाने या डिग्री में)
• Immorality- the state or act of being immoral, which means not adhering to the accepted standards or principles of right and wrong behavior.(अनैतिक होने की अवस्था या कार्य, जिसका अर्थ है सही और गलत व्यवहार के स्वीकृत मानकों या सिद्धांतों का पालन न करना)

The correct answer is 'Anology'.

Key Points

• 'Anology'' is not a recognized English word, hence it is incorrectly spelled.
• 'Analogy' is the correct spelling which means a comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.(एक चीज़ और दूसरी चीज़ के बीच तुलना)
• ​Ex- Works of art were seen as an analogy for works of nature.
• ​Hence, the correct answer is ​'Option 1'.

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Additional Information

• Let's have a look at the other options.
• 'Amateur' is correctly spelled; it refers to an individual who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.(एक व्यक्ति जो अवैतनिक आधार पर किसी खोज में संलग्न होता है)
• 'Alimony' is also correctly spelled and refers to a legal obligation on a person to provide financial support to their spouse after marital separation or divorce.(किसी व्यक्ति पर वैवाहिक अलगाव या तलाक के बाद अपने जीवनसाथी को वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करने का कानूनी दायित्व)
• 'Atrocity' is spelled correctly as well; it refers to an extremely wicked act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.(अत्यंत दुष्ट कृत्य, जिसमें शारीरिक हिंसा शामिल होती है)