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The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the misuse of the word "scary" instead of "scared."
• The adjective "scary" describes something that causes fear, while "scared" describes the feeling of being afraid.
• The correct phrase should be "It's normal to be scared," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 1 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

Correct Sentence: "It's normal to be scared during an earthquake, which can rock the ground like a boat in rough water."

Additional Information

• 2: "during an earthquake," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• 3: "which can rock the," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• 4: "ground like a boat," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part 1.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the article "A" before the term "Himalayas."
• The term "Himalayas" is a proper noun and should not be preceded by the article "A."
• The correct phrase should be "The Himalayas stretch across," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 2 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence: "The Himalayas stretch across the north-east part of India and pass through many countries."

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the word "Though" without a proper clause to follow it.
• The word "Though" should be followed by a clause that explains what is happening despite the global financial crisis.
• The correct phrase should be "Despite the global financial crisis," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part A of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "Despite the global financial crisis, China's economy continues to grow at an impressive rate."

The correct answer is Option 4)

Key Points

• The word "cacophony" means an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds. (कर्कश ध्वनि)
• Example: The cacophony of the city traffic was overwhelming.
• Hence, the correct word for an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds is "cacophony". (कर्कश ध्वनि)
• Example: The construction site was filled with the cacophony of machinery and shouting workers.

Therefore, the correct one word substitution for the given statement is "Cacophony."

Additional Information

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

• Harmony (सामंजस्य): The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.
• Example: The band played in perfect harmony.
• Hegemony (प्रभुत्व): Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.
• Example: The company's hegemony in the tech industry is undisputed.
• Irony (विडंबना): The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
• Example: It was an irony that the fire station burned down.

The correct answer is Option 2)

Key Points

• The word "Parable" means a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. (नीतिकथा)
• Example: The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us the importance of helping others in need.
• Example: My life felt like a parable of the rewards of hard work.

Hence, we can infer that the correct answer for a story intended to teach moral lessons is 'Parable'.

Additional Information

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

• Parboil (अधपका करना): To partially cook food by boiling it briefly.
• Example: You should parboil the carrots before adding them to the stew.
• Parole (परोल): The temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior.
• Example: He was released on parole after serving ten years of his sentence.
• Parasite (परजीवी): An organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
• Example: The parasite attaches itself to the host and feeds off its nutrients.

The correct answer is Option 3)

Key Points

• The word "Theist" refers to a person who believes in the existence of a god or gods. (ईश्वरवादी)
• Example: John is a theist who attends church services every Sunday.
• "Atheist" refers to a person who does not believe in the existence of any god or gods. (नास्तिक)
• Example: Mary identifies as an atheist and does not participate in religious activities.

Therefore, the correct one word substitution for the given phrase is "Theist."

Additional Information

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

• Fatalist (नियति वादी): A person who believes that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.
• Example: As a fatalist, she believes that everything happens for a reason and cannot be changed.
• Atheist (नास्तिक): A person who does not believe in the existence of any god or gods.
• Example: Mary identifies as an atheist and does not participate in religious activities.
• Protagonist (मुख्य पात्र): The main character in a drama, movie, novel, or other narrative.
• Example: The protagonist of the novel faces numerous challenges throughout the story.

The correct answer is 'lent'.

Key Points

• The word "lent" is the correct past tense of the verb "lend" (उधार देना).
• The sentence requires the past tense as it describes a completed action.
• The other options: "laned," "leant," and "lend" do not fit grammatically or contextually.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: She lent the book to her friend.

Additional Information

• Laned: Not a valid word in this context.
• Leant: Past tense of "lean," meaning to incline or bend.
• Lend: Present tense of "lend," meaning to give something temporarily.

The correct answer is 'and'.

Key Points

• The conjunction "and" is used to connect two actions that are to be done sequentially or simultaneously.
• In this sentence, the speaker is asking someone to perform two actions: to go and to find the watch.
• Options 1, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "I asked him to go and find my watch."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "unless" is incorrect because "unless" is used to introduce a conditional clause, which doesn't fit here.
• Option 3: "so" is incorrect because "so" indicates a reason or result, which is not the required conjunction here.
• Option 4: "neither" is incorrect because "neither" is used to indicate two negative alternatives, which doesn't make sense in this context.

The correct answer is 'in'.

Key Points

• The preposition "in" is used to indicate location or position within something.
• In the sentence, the speaker is asking about an object that is located inside the hand — hence, "in your hand" is the correct expression.
• "Among" is used when referring to more than two items. "Between" is used for two items. "Despite" is a contrast conjunction, not suitable here.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "What's that in your hand?"

Additional Information

• In: Used to describe a position enclosed by something else (e.g., "in the bag", "in your pocket").
• Among: Used for more than two entities (e.g., "among friends").
• Between: Used to describe position relative to two things (e.g., "between the two chairs").
• Despite: A preposition meaning “in spite of,” which is not related to physical placement.

The correct answer is: Repugnant.

Key Points

• The word "odious" means extremely unpleasant or repulsive. (अत्यंत अप्रिय या घृणास्पद)
• Example: He found the task of cleaning the dirty, odious room to be extremely distasteful.
• "Repugnant" refers to something that is extremely distasteful; unacceptable. (घृणित)
• Example: The idea of cheating in exams is repugnant to most students.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'odious' is 'repugnant'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Repugnant.

Additional Information

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

• Pleasant (सुखद): Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
• Example: We spent a pleasant evening at the park.
• Acceptable (स्वीकार्य): Able to be agreed on; suitable.
• Example: The proposal was acceptable to all the members of the committee.
• Beautiful (सुंदर): Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
• Example: The sunset over the mountains was a beautiful sight.