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The correct answer is '1' i.e. worse .

Key Points

• The sentence compares the chairman's proposal to Mr. Jackson's proposal. This is a comparative sentence.
• In comparative sentences, the correct adjective form to use is the comparative degree (e.g., worse, better, etc.) rather than the base form (e.g., bad) or the superlative degree (e.g., worst).
• The adjective "worse" is the comparative degree of "bad," which fits the context of the sentence.

Correct sentence: According to the chairman, his proposal was worse than Mr. Jackson's.

Additional Information

• Comparative Degree:
• Usage: Used to compare two things.
• Example: This book is better than that one.
• Superlative Degree:
• Usage: Used to compare more than two things and indicate the highest degree.
• Example: This is the best book of all.

The correct answer is 'the latest'.

Key Points

• The phrase "the latest fashion" is a fixed collocation used to refer to the most recent trends or styles.
• The definite article "the" is necessary because we are referring to a specific, identifiable trend — the most recent one.
• Using just "latest" without "the" would be grammatically incomplete and awkward in this context.
• Options like "late" or "the latter" are not appropriate adjectives to describe fashion trends.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Complete Sentence: "She always wears dresses of the latest fashion."

Additional Information

• Latest means “newest” or “most recent,” and when referring to trends or fashion, it typically takes the definite article "the".
• Example: "This store always sells clothes in the latest fashion."
• "Late" refers to time and is not used to describe fashion. "The latter" is used in comparisons and not suitable here.

The correct answer is 'had gone'.

Key Points

• The verb "had gone" is the past perfect tense form of the verb "go."
• The past perfect tense is used to describe an action that was completed before another action took place. In this sentence, Zarin had already left (gone out) before the speaker arrived in the office.
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "Zarin had gone out when I arrived in the office."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "gone" is incorrect because it does not fit with the past perfect construction needed here.
• Option 2: "go" is incorrect because it is in the present tense and does not match the past context of the sentence.
• Option 4: "has going" is incorrect because it is not a proper verb tense and does not fit grammatically in this context.

The correct answer is 'was stolen'.

Key Points

• The verb "was stolen" is the correct past tense passive form of the verb "steal."
• The sentence describes an event that happened in the past, and the passive voice is required ("Mihika's car" was the receiver of the action).
• Option 1 ("has stolen") is incorrect because it implies the car itself performed the action, which does not make sense.
• Option 3 ("is stole") and Option 4 ("stoles") are grammatically incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "Mihika's car was stolen from outside her house."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "has stolen" is incorrect because the verb "has" implies the subject performed the action, which does not apply to the car.
• Option 3: "is stole" is incorrect because it is not a valid verb form.
• Option 4: "stoles" is incorrect because it is not a valid verb form.

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

Key Points

• The word "Desolate" means a place that is empty and without people, making it appear sad and lonely. (उजाड़)
• Example: The once bustling town is now desolate and abandoned.
• "Festive" refers to something that is related to a celebration or festival, bringing joy and cheer. (उत्सव)
• Example: The streets were decorated in a festive manner for the holiday season.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of "Desolate" is "Festive".

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

Additional Information

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

• Allusive (संकेतपूर्ण): Making indirect references.
• Example: His speech was allusive, hinting at past events without directly mentioning them.
• Frugal (मितव्ययी): Being economical with resources or money.
• Example: She lived a frugal life, saving money wherever she could.
• Melancholic (उदास): Feeling or expressing deep sadness.
• Example: The melancholic music made everyone in the room feel somber.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "hinder" means to create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction. (बाधा डालना)
• Example: The heavy traffic will hinder our progress to reach the airport on time.
• "Facilitate" means to make an action or process easy or easier. (सुविधाजनक बनाना)
• Example: The new software will facilitate the management of the company's finances.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'hinder' is 'facilitate'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Praise (प्रशंसा): To express approval or admiration of someone or something.
• Example: The teacher praised the students for their excellent performance.
• Joy (खुशी ): A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
• Example: Her heart was filled with joy when she saw her newborn baby.
• Block (अवरोध): To obstruct the movement or flow of something.
• Example: A fallen tree blocked the road after the storm.

The correct answer is: Exorbitant.

Key Points

• The word "Excessive" means something that is more than necessary, normal, or desirable; it refers to something that exceeds the appropriate limits. (अत्यधिक)
• Example: The excessive use of plastic has led to environmental pollution.
• "Exorbitant" refers to something that is extremely high or unreasonable, especially in terms of price or cost. It closely aligns with the meaning of "Excessive." (अत्यधिक)
• Example: The hotel charged an exorbitant amount for a single night's stay.
• Hence, the synonym for 'Excessive' is 'Exorbitant.'

Therefore, the correct answer is: Exorbitant.

Additional Information

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

• Scarce (दुर्लभ): Refers to something that is insufficient or hard to find.
• Example: Water is scarce in many desert regions.
• Cute (प्यारा): Refers to something attractive or charming in appearance.
• Example: The puppy is so cute that everyone wants to adopt it.
• Dirty (गंदा): Refers to something that is not clean or is contaminated.
• Example: The kitchen sink was dirty after the party.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "panacea" means a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. (सर्वरोगहारी औषधि)
• Example: Some people believe that technology is a panacea for all problems facing humanity.
• "Remedy" refers to a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury, or a means of counteracting or eliminating something undesirable. (उपाय)
• Example: The doctor prescribed a remedy for the patient's chronic headaches.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Survey (सर्वेक्षण): A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.
• Example: The company conducted a survey to understand customer satisfaction.
• Pressure (दबाव): Continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
• Example: The pressure of the water against the dam was immense.
• Miracle (चमत्कार): An extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.
• Example: The recovery of the patient was nothing short of a miracle.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The idiom "on thin ice" means to be in a risky position or a situation that is precarious and could easily lead to trouble or danger.
• "Communicating with friends" does not relate to the idea of being in a risky situation.
• "On a summer vacation" is unrelated to the concept of risk or precariousness implied by "on thin ice."
• "On an investigating job" does not convey the idea of being in a precarious or dangerous position.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is: A secret or hidden enemy.

Key Points

• The idiom "A snake in the grass" means a person who pretends to be your friend but is actually an enemy. (छिपा हुआ दुश्मन)
• Example: Be careful of John; he is a snake in the grass, always ready to betray you.
• "A secret or hidden enemy" refers to someone who secretly works against you, pretending to be your ally. (छिपा हुआ शत्रु)

​Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• A worthless person (बेकार व्यक्ति): Someone who is considered to have no value or use.
• Example: He was dismissed as a worthless person who contributed nothing to the team.
• A man of ability (कुशल व्यक्ति): Someone who has skills and competence.
• Example: He is a man of ability, always delivering excellent results.
• A man with a straightforward attitude (सीधे-सादे स्वभाव वाला व्यक्ति): Someone who is honest and direct.
• Example: You can trust him; he is a man with a straightforward attitude.