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The correct answer is: 4 i.e. a proceeding in a law court.

Key Points

• The word "suit" has multiple meanings depending on the context. In the given sentence, it refers to a legal proceeding or case presented in a court. (मुकदमा)
• Example: The solicitor filed a suit against the company for breach of contract.
• The correct meaning of "suit" in this context is related to a legal action or case. (मुकदमा)
• Example: His lawyer advised him to proceed with the suit to claim damages.
• Hence, the correct answer is "a proceeding in a law court".

Therefore, the correct answer is: 4 i.e. a proceeding in a law court.

Additional Information

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

• A coat with matching trousers (सूट): A set of formal clothing for men or women consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt.
• Example: He wore a sharp black suit to the wedding.
• A series of playing cards (पत्तों की बाजी): Refers to a set of cards of the same suit in a deck of playing cards, such as hearts, diamonds, clubs, or spades.
• Example: She won the game with a strong suit of hearts.
• A set of musical compositions (संगीत रचनाओं का सेट): Refers to a collection of related musical pieces meant to be performed together.
• Example: The orchestra performed a suit of classical compositions last night.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. potion.

Key Points

• The word "elixir" refers to a magical or medicinal potion, especially one believed to have the ability to cure all ills or extend life indefinitely. (औषधि / अमृत)
• Example: The scientist worked tirelessly to create an elixir that could heal any disease.
• The word "potion" is a synonym for elixir and refers to a liquid with magical or medicinal properties. (औषधि / जादुई पेय)
• Example: The witch gave the prince a potion that would make him invincible.
• Hence, the correct synonym for "elixir" is "potion."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. potion.

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

• Portion (भाग): A part or share of something.
• Example: He ate a large portion of the cake at the party.
• Draft (मसौदा): A preliminary version of a piece of writing or a design.
• Example: The author submitted the first draft of his novel to the publisher.
• Partial (आंशिक): Existing only in part or incomplete.
• Example: The city experienced a partial blackout during the storm.

The correct answer is: 1) Cowardice.

Key Points

• The word "valor" means great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. (साहस)
• Example: The soldier was awarded a medal for his valor during the war.
• The word "cowardice" refers to a lack of bravery or courage. (कायरता)
• Example: His cowardice was evident when he fled from the scene instead of helping others.
• Since "cowardice" is the exact opposite of "valor," it is the most dissimilar in meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 1) Cowardice.

Additional Information

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

• Dishonour (अपमान): Loss of respect or reputation.
• Example: He was asked to leave the council in dishonour after his unethical conduct was revealed.
• Prestige (प्रतिष्ठा): Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something based on achievements or qualities.
• Example: Winning the award brought great prestige to the organization.
• Boldness (साहसिकता): The quality of having confidence and courage.
• Example: Her boldness in speaking out against injustice inspired others to follow her lead.

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

Key Points

• The word "efficient" means working in a well-organized and competent manner, achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. (सक्षम, कुशल)
• Example: The new system is highly efficient, saving both time and resources.
• The word "incompetent" is the opposite of "efficient." It means lacking the skills, ability, or qualifications to perform a task effectively. (अक्षम, अयोग्य)
• Example: The project was delayed because of the incompetent team leader.
• Hence, the opposite of "efficient" is "incompetent."

Therefore, the correct answer is: incompetent.

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

• Unruly (अविनीत): Difficult to control or manage; disobedient.
• Example: The teacher struggled to handle the unruly students in her class.
• Methodical (सुव्यवस्थित): Done in an orderly and systematic way.
• Example: Her methodical approach to the problem ensured that no details were overlooked.
• Unprofitably (अलाभकारी तरीके से): In a way that does not produce profit or beneficial results.
• Example: The business was run unprofitably for years before it finally shut down.

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

Key Points

• The word "Illegible" means not clear enough to be read or deciphered. (पढ़ने योग्य नहीं)
• Example: The doctor’s handwriting on the prescription was so illegible that the pharmacist had to call to confirm the medicine.
• This word is often used to describe handwriting or text that is difficult to read.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Illegible.

Additional Information

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

• Legible (पढ़ने योग्य): Refers to handwriting or text that is clear enough to be easily read.
• Example: The student’s handwriting was neat and legible.
• Legalise (वैध बनाना): To make something lawful or permissible by law.
• Example: The government has plans to legalise online gambling in the coming year.
• Readable (पढ़ने लायक): Refers to something that is easy or pleasant to read, like a book or text.
• Example: The novel was written in a simple and readable style.

The correct answer is: 1) Cannibal.

Key Points

• The word "Cannibal" refers to a person or animal that eats the flesh of its own species. (अपनी ही प्रजाति का मांस खाने वाला)
• Example: There are myths about ancient tribes practicing cannibalism in remote areas.
• "Cannibal" specifically applies to humans who consume human flesh, making it the correct word for this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Cannibal.

Additional Information

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

• Vegetarian (शाकाहारी): A person who does not eat meat and consumes only plant-based foods.
• Example: She became a vegetarian to support environmental sustainability.
• Carnivorous (मांसाहारी): An animal that feeds on other animals.
• Example: Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt their prey in the wild.
• Viscous (चिपचिपा): A liquid that has a thick, sticky consistency and resists flow.
• Example: Honey is a viscous substance that flows slowly when poured.

The correct answer is Virat Kohli is not only a good captain, but also a great batsman.

Key Points

• The sentence employs the correlative conjunction pair not only... but also, which is used to link two balanced phrases or clauses that provide related information about a subject.
• A primary rule for using correlative conjunctions is parallelism. This requires that the grammatical structures following each part of the conjunction be identical. In the correct option, not only is followed by a noun phrase ('a good captain'), and but also is followed by a matching noun phrase ('a great batsman'). This maintains perfect structural balance.
• While other variations exist in spoken English, the most concise and grammatically refined form avoids repeating the subject (Virat Kohli/he) and the linking verb (is) if they are already established at the beginning of the sentence.
• In Option 3, the subject Virat Kohli and the verb is act as a common base for both descriptions, making the sentence direct and eliminating redundancy. Hence, this option is the most grammatically correct choice.

 Additional Information

• Correlative Conjunctions:
• These function in pairs to join elements of equal grammatical weight.
• Common pairs include either... or, neither... nor, and both... and.
• The focus remains on parallel structure; for example, if an adjective follows the first part, an adjective must follow the second.
• Inversion Rule:
• If a sentence begins with the phrase not only, the subject-verb order must be inverted. Example: 'Not only is he a captain...'
• Option 1 uses this inversion but is often considered less 'best' in simple descriptive contexts compared to the streamlined parallelism of Option 3.
• Redundancy in Grammar:
• Repeating the pronoun he and the verb is (as seen in Options 1 and 2) creates a compound sentence structure that is technically functional but less elegant than a single clause with a compound predicate.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Veer.

Key Points

• The word "veer" means to change direction suddenly or to turn away from a course. (दिशा बदलना)
• Example: The car veered off the road to avoid hitting the deer.
• Correct Word Explanation: "Veer" is the correct word as it accurately describes the action of suddenly changing direction. (दिशा बदलने का कार्य)
• Example: The conversation veered toward a heated debate about politics.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Veer.

Additional Information

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

• Vear (अमान्य): This is not a valid English word.
• Veir (अमान्य): This is not a valid English word.
• Vere (अमान्य): This is not a valid English word.

The correct answer is 'into their yard'.

Key Points

• The phrase "into their yard" is appropriate as it describes the ball moving from one place to another and ending up inside the yard.
• The preposition "into" is used to indicate motion or movement towards the interior of a space.
• Options "in their yard" and "onto their yard" do not convey the same sense of movement and destination.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Complete Sentence: "I kicked the ball, and it rolled into their yard."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "in their yard" is incorrect as it suggests the ball was already inside the yard, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
• Option 3: "onto their yard" is incorrect as "onto" is generally used for surfaces rather than enclosed spaces like a yard.
• Option 4: "No substitution" is incorrect as the original phrase does not accurately describe the movement of the ball.

The correct answer is '4'.

Key Points

• The phrase "familiar with" is grammatically correct and widely used to indicate understanding or knowledge of something.
• None of the other options ("familiar in," "familiar by," or "familiar to") fit the context of the sentence and would result in grammatical errors.
• "No substitution" is the correct choice as the original sentence is already accurate and does not require modification.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Complete Sentence: "I am not familiar with the system you're talking about."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Familiar in" is incorrect as "familiar in" is not used to describe knowledge or understanding of a subject.
• Option 2: "Familiar by" is incorrect because "familiar by" is not a valid phrase in this context.
• Option 3: "Familiar to" is incorrect in this sentence as it implies "being known by someone" rather than "having knowledge of something."