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The correct answer is: Somniloquist.

Key Points

• The word "Somniloquist" refers to a person who talks in their sleep. (नींद में बात करने वाला व्यक्ति)
• Example: John is a somniloquist; he often mumbles incoherent words while sleeping.

Explanation:

• The term "Somniloquist" is derived from the Latin word "somnus" meaning sleep, and "loqui" meaning to speak. It specifically identifies a person who engages in sleep talking.
• Hindi Meaning: नींद में बात करने वाला व्यक्ति
• Example: My roommate's somniloquy (sleep talking) wakes me up every night.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Somniloquist.

Additional Information

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

• Insomniac (अनिद्रा रोगी): A person who suffers from insomnia, i.e., the inability to sleep.
• Example: As an insomniac, she often stays awake all night reading books.
• Somnambulist (नींद में चलने वाला): A person who walks while asleep; sleepwalker.
• Example: The somnambulist wandered out of the house while still asleep.
• Hypochondriac (स्वास्थ्य संबंधी वहम वाला व्यक्ति): A person who is excessively worried about their health and constantly fears having serious illnesses.
• Example: The hypochondriac visits the doctor every week despite being perfectly healthy.

The correct answer is: Grotesque.

Key Points

• The word "bizarre" means something that is very strange or unusual, often in a shocking or unsettling way. (अजीब)
• Example: The movie's ending was so bizarre that it left the audience speechless.
• "Grotesque" refers to something that is comically or repulsively ugly or distorted, and often aligns closely with the meaning of bizarre in terms of being strange or abnormal. (विकृत)
• Example: The grotesque statue in the park attracted curious onlookers.
• Hence, the word closest in meaning to 'bizarre' is 'grotesque'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Grotesque.

Additional Information

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

• Familiar (परिचित): Something well-known or easily recognized.
• Example: The song felt familiar, as though I had heard it before.
• Outdated (पुराना): Something no longer in use or considered modern.
• Example: The outdated computer could not handle the new software.
• Commonplace (सामान्य): Something ordinary or not unusual.
• Example: Smartphones have become commonplace in today's society.

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. languidly.

Key Points

• The word "indolently" means lazily or in a manner that shows an avoidance of activity or effort. (आलस्यपूर्ण)
• Example: He indolently lounged on the couch all afternoon, refusing to do any work.
• The word "languidly" refers to doing something in a slow, relaxed, and lazy manner, often with an absence of energy or enthusiasm. (मंदता से)
• Example: She languidly stretched out on the hammock, enjoying the warm afternoon sun.
• Both words share a similar meaning, making "languidly" the correct synonym for "indolently."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. languidly.

Additional Information

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

• Instantly (तुरंत): Refers to something happening immediately or without any delay.
• Example: She responded instantly to the email, showing her promptness.
• Deliberately (जानबूझकर): Refers to doing something consciously and intentionally.
• Example: He deliberately avoided the meeting to avoid confrontation.
• Industriously (परिश्रम से): Refers to working hard and diligently.
• Example: She industriously worked late into the night to complete her project.

The correct answer is: Ignorant.

Key Points

• The word "Learned" refers to someone who is well-educated or highly knowledgeable, especially in academic or intellectual matters. (पढ़ा-लिखा)
• Example: The professor was a learned scholar who had written numerous books on history.
• "Ignorant" refers to someone who lacks knowledge, awareness, or education. It is the opposite of being learned. (अज्ञानी)
• Example: He was ignorant of the basic principles of science, which made it hard for him to understand the experiment.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of "Learned" is "Ignorant".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Ignorant.

Additional Information

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

• Well-read (अधिक पढ़ा हुआ): Someone who has read extensively and is knowledgeable because of their reading.
• Example: She is well-read in literature and can quote Shakespeare effortlessly.
• Mature (परिपक्व): Someone who is emotionally or intellectually developed.
• Example: His mature approach to handling conflicts earned him respect among his peers.
• Accomplished (सिद्धहस्त): Someone who is highly skilled or successful in their field.
• Example: She is an accomplished pianist who has performed in many prestigious concerts.

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. Passable.

Key Points

• The word "impenetrable" refers to something that is difficult or impossible to understand. (समझने में असमर्थ)
• Example: The professor's lecture was so impenetrable that many students struggled to grasp the concepts.
• "Passable" means something that is adequate or acceptable, and does not imply difficulty in understanding like the other options. (ठीक-ठाक)
• Example: The essay was passable but did not meet the high standards expected by the teacher.
• Hence, the word "Passable" does not fit the meaning of "impenetrable," which is why it is the correct answer.

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

Additional Information

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

• Incomprehensible (असमझनीय): Something that is impossible to understand or grasp.
• Example: The technical jargon in the document was incomprehensible to most readers.
• Inscrutable (अविवेचनीय): Difficult to interpret or understand.
• Example: Her inscrutable expression made it hard to know what she was thinking.
• Perplexing (उलझनभरा): Something that is confusing or puzzling.
• Example: The perplexing instructions left everyone unsure about how to proceed.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Gerontology.

Key Points

• Gerontology refers to the study of aging and the various aspects associated with it, including biological, psychological, and social changes. (वृद्धावस्था का अध्ययन)
• Example: The gerontologist conducted research on how aging affects cognitive functions.
• This field helps in understanding the challenges faced by elderly individuals and works toward improving their quality of life. (जीवन की गुणवत्ता में सुधार करना)

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Gerontology.

Additional Information

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

• Anthropology (मानव विज्ञान): The study of human societies, cultures, and their development.
• Example: She majored in anthropology to learn more about ancient civilizations.
• Entomology (कीट विज्ञान): The scientific study of insects.
• Example: The entomologist studied the behavior of bees in their natural habitat.
• Etymology (शब्दों की उत्पत्ति का अध्ययन): The study of the origin and history of words.
• Example: The etymology of the word "robot" traces back to the Czech term "robota," meaning forced labor.

The correct answer is 'on, with'.

Key Points

• The phrase "on a trip" is the correct idiomatic usage to indicate being engaged in a journey.
• The collocation "met with an accident" is the standard expression in English, not "met in an accident."
• Therefore, the correct pair of prepositions is on and with.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "The Gupta family were on a trip to Agra when they met with an accident."

Additional Information

• Option 1: in, on → Incorrect, because "in a trip" is not idiomatic.
• Option 3: with, on → Incorrect, because "with a trip" is grammatically wrong.
• Option 4: at, in → Incorrect, because "at a trip" and "met in an accident" are non-standard usages.

The correct answer is 'bear'.

Key Points

• The verb "bear" means to carry, endure, or support a weight or burden.
• In the sentence, the soldiers are carrying a heavy load up the hill, so "bear" is the correct choice.
• Other options are incorrect because they do not fit the meaning or context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "The soldiers had to bear the heavy load up the hill."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "bare" means uncovered or exposed, not suitable in this context.
• Option 3: "bier" refers to a stand used to carry a coffin, irrelevant here.
• Option 4: "beer" is a beverage, completely unrelated to the sentence.

The correct answer is She pressed the brake to avoid an accident..

Key Points

• The sentence 'He will break the car when needed' incorrectly uses the word break, which means to shatter or damage, instead of the intended action of slowing down the vehicle. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• The sentence 'Use the break to stop the vehicle' uses the noun break, which refers to an interruption or pause, rather than the mechanical component used for deceleration. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• The sentence 'She pressed the brake to avoid an accident' correctly employs brake as a noun to denote the stopping mechanism of a vehicle. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• The sentence 'The tea braik was only five min long' contains a spelling error where braik is used incorrectly in place of break, which signifies a short rest interval. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.

 Additional Information

• Brake:
• It functions as both a noun and a verb related to reducing speed or stopping motion in machinery and transport.
• In automotive engineering, it refers to the friction-based system comprising pads, rotors, or drums.
• Break:
• As a verb, it means to separate into pieces or to fail to observe a law or regulation.
• As a noun, it identifies a scheduled period of rest, such as a commercial break or a holiday.
• Homophones:
• Brake and Break are homophones, meaning they share the same pronunciation but differ in orthography and semantic meaning.
• Distinguishing between such pairs is a vital aspect of lexical accuracy in English proficiency exams.

The correct answer is 'No substitution'.

Key Points

• The correct preposition is "on" when referring to days of the week (e.g., "on Friday").
• The phrase "on Friday afternoon" is grammatically accurate and idiomatic in English.
• Other substitutions (in, for, at) are incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Complete Sentence: "The meeting has been scheduled on Friday afternoon."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "in Friday afternoon" → Incorrect; we use "in" with months or years, not days.
• Option 2: "for Friday afternoon" → Incorrect; "for" indicates purpose or duration, not scheduling.
• Option 3: "at Friday afternoon" → Incorrect; "at" is used for specific times (e.g., at 5 PM), not days.