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The correct answer is '1'.

 Key Points

• Q introduces the main theme of the sentence, stating that a specialty of Paris is the staging of something. This should be the first part.
• The something that Paris is known for staging is further detailed in R, which mentions "large and lavishly mounted exhibitions." This should follow Q.
• S describes the type of exhibitions that are usually held: "usually retrospectives of an individual." This part should follow R.
• P provides further specification on the individual retrospectives, stating that they are related to an "artist or historical period." This is the concluding part of the sentence.
• Putting it all together, the correct order is: Q-R-S-P, which reads as: "A specialty of Paris is the staging of large and lavishly mounted exhibitions, usually retrospectives of an individual artist or historical period."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is Option (4)

 Key Points

• Statement P sets the context regarding the purpose of nursery schools.
• Statement R builds on the purpose mentioned in Statement P, providing specific examples of what is developed in nursery schools.
• Statement Q provides information about the leadership and staff of nursery schools, which is related to how they achieve their purpose.
• Statement S gives the reader an idea of the scale and context of nursery schools in a particular place and time.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4: PRQS.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• The sentence discusses the behavior observed in a particular animal group where parents and others teach their young how to find food or water when it becomes scarce due to drought or other environmental changes.
• This order of the sentence provides a logical flow of information, starting with the subject (P) introducing the parents and others, followed by the purpose of teaching through example (Q).
• Then, it describes the specific situation (S) where food or water becomes scarce, and finally, it mentions the cause or reason (R) for the scarcity, which is drought or other environmental change.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'PQSR'.

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

Key Points

• The word "delighted" means feeling or showing great pleasure. (प्रसन्न)
• Example: She was delighted to receive the award.
• "Joyful" refers to feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness. (आनंदी)
• Example: The joyful celebration lasted all night.

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

Additional Information

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

• Coarse (अशिष्ट): Rough or harsh in texture or manner.
• Example: The coarse fabric was uncomfortable to wear.
• Unsuited (अनुपयुक्त): Not appropriate or fitting.
• Example: His skills were unsuited for the job he applied for.
• Disliked (अप्रिय): Regarded with dislike or aversion.
• Example: She disliked the taste of bitter gourd.

The correct answer is 'proficiency'.

Key Points

• The word "expertise" means having a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area. (विशेषज्ञता)
• Proficiency is a synonym for expertise, as it also means a high level of skill or competence in a particular area.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: She demonstrated a high level of proficiency in her field of expertise.

Additional Information

• Ignorance (अज्ञानता): means lack of knowledge, understanding, or information about something.
• Clumsiness (अनाड़ीपन): means lacking coordination or skill in movement.
• Lack (अभाव): means the state of being without or not having enough of something.

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

Key Points

• The word "Secure" means to make safe, protect, or guard something against danger or harm. (सुरक्षित करना)
• Example: The bank has installed new security systems to secure its vaults.
• "Attack" refers to an aggressive action against someone or something, typically with the intent to harm or damage. (हमला करना)
• Example: The soldiers were prepared to attack the enemy at dawn.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Secure' is 'Attack'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Attack.

Additional Information

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

• Succeed (सफल होना): To achieve a desired aim or result.
• Example: He worked hard to succeed in his final exams.
• Save (बचाना): To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
• Example: The lifeguard saved the child from drowning.
• Trundle (धीरे-धीरे चलना): To move or roll slowly and heavily.
• Example: The old cart trundled down the bumpy road.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "Sculpter" is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is "Sculptor". (मूर्तिकार)
• Meaning: A person who creates sculptures as an art form. (मूर्तियां बनाने वाला व्यक्ति)
• Example: The sculptor created a magnificent statue of the goddess.
• The correct word, "Sculptor", refers to a professional artist who carves, molds, or shapes materials like stone, wood, or metal into artistic forms. (मूर्तिकार)
• Example: Michelangelo is one of the most famous sculptors in history.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Pursuit (अनुसरण): The act of following or striving to achieve something.
• Example: His pursuit of knowledge led him to explore different cultures around the world.
• Almighty (सर्वशक्तिमान): Having complete power; often used to refer to God.
• Example: People of various faiths pray to the Almighty for guidance and blessings.
• Stampede (अफरा-तफरी): A sudden, panicked rush of a group of animals or people.
• Example: The sound of a gunshot caused a stampede among the crowd at the event.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "Recieve" is incorrectly spelt and should be "Receive" (प्राप्त करना).
• Example: I didn't receive your email yesterday.
• The correct spelling is "Receive", which means to get or be given something. (प्राप्त करना)
• Example: He was thrilled to receive the award for best actor.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Necessary (आवश्यक): Required to be done, achieved, or present; needed.
• Example: It's necessary to wear a seatbelt while driving.
• Possession (स्वामित्व): which means the state of having, owning, or controlling something.
• Example: The ring is in her possession.
• Accommodate (समायोजित करना): To provide lodging or sufficient space for.
• Example: The hotel can accommodate 200 guests.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The idiom "A wild goose chase" means a futile or hopeless pursuit of something that is unattainable or non-existent. (व्यर्थ खोज)
• Example: He went on a wild goose chase trying to find a rare book that doesn't exist.
• "Fruitless search" refers to an effort or search that yields no results or success. (व्यर्थ खोज)
• Example: After hours of looking, their attempt to find the missing keys proved to be a fruitless search.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• On a hunt (शिकार पर): The act of searching for or pursuing something, typically for food or sport.
• Example: They went on a hunt for deer in the forest.
• Fruitful search (सफल खोज): An effort or search that yields positive results or success.
• Example: Their search for a new manager was fruitful, and they hired a highly qualified candidate.
• Ideal seeking (आदर्श खोज): The pursuit of an ideal or perfect scenario.
• Example: She is always ideal seeking, trying to find the perfect balance in life.

The correct answer is: A problem that is difficult to solve.

Key Points

• The idiom "a hard nut to crack" is used to describe a problem that is very difficult to solve or a person who is very difficult to understand. (ऐसी समस्या जिसे हल करना बहुत कठिन हो या ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसे समझना बहुत कठिन हो)
• Example: Understanding quantum physics can be a hard nut to crack for many students.
• The word "nut" in this context refers to a hard-shelled fruit or seed that is difficult to open.
• The idiom can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
• Synonyms of this idiom include "a tough nut to crack," "a hard row to hoe," and "a hard pill to swallow."

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.