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The correct answer is '2' i.e. 'has to report' instead of 'have to report'.

Key Points

• The subject of the sentence is "Each of the players", which is singular.
• When the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular to maintain subject-verb agreement.
• The phrase "along with their coaches and managers" is a parenthetical (additional) phrase and does not affect the singularity of the main subject.
• Therefore, instead of using "have to report", the correct form is "has to report".

Correct sentence: Each of the players, along with their coaches and managers, has to report to the field before sunrise.

Additional Information

• Subject-Verb Agreement Rule:
• When the subject is a singular indefinite pronoun like "Each," the verb must also be singular.
• Parenthetical phrases (e.g., "along with," "as well as") do not change the number of the subject.
• Examples:
• Correct: Each of the students is preparing for the exam.
• Incorrect: Each of the students are preparing for the exam.

The erroneous part of the sentence is 'in playing the violin, which has won.'

Key Points

• The common and more natural prepositional phrase used to describe having a skill or talent in a particular area is 'at' rather than 'in'.
• For example: Arnab is good at chess.
• Thus, 'at' should replace 'in' after 'talent' to properly convey the idea that he has exceptional skill at playing the violin.

Therefore, the corrected form of the sentence is: He has an exceptional talent at playing the violin, which has won him several awards internationally.

Here the correct answer is Hopeful.

Key Points

• Despondent means feeling extremely unhappy and without hope (अत्यधिक दुखी और आशाहीन महसूस करना).
• For example, "After failing his exam, he became despondent and didn't want to leave his room."
• The correct answer is option 4, Hopeful, which means feeling optimistic and confident about the future.
• For example, "Despite the setbacks, she remained hopeful that things would improve."
• It is the correct antonym because it is the opposite of feeling despondent, which is to feel hopeless and pessimistic.

Additional Information

• Option 1, Precise, means exact and accurate (एकदम सही).
• For example, "The surgeon had to be very precise during the operation."
• Option 2, Despaired, means to have lost all hope (सारी आशा खो देना).
• For example, "She despaired when she realized she had lost her wallet."
• Option 3, Reproach, means to express disapproval or disappointment  (अस्वीकृति या निराशा व्यक्त करना).
• For example, "The teacher reproached the student for not completing their homework."

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'Paranoid'.

Key Points

• The word "Sane" means having or showing reason, sound judgment, or good sense.(समझदार)
• It refers to being in a healthy mental condition, not being mentally ill.
• The word that is opposite in meaning to "Sane" is "Paranoid".
• "Paranoid" refers to a state of mind characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance.(विक्षिप्त)
• It's typically related to a mental disorder.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Paranoid'.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the other options:
• "Reposeful" means full of or suggesting repose; calm; peaceful.(शांत)
• "Stoical" means enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings or complaining.(सहनशील)
• "Halcyon" refers to a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.(शांत समय)

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• The term "wild goose chase" is an idiom in English that means to engage in a fruitless or pointless pursuit.(बेतुकी खोज)
• This idiomatic expression has its roots in a type of horse race that used to be popular in the 16^th century, called a "wild goose chase", in which the lead rider pursues a zigzag course similar to the flight of geese, with the other riders trying to follow in exactly the same path.
• For example:  "Searching for a needle in a haystack is like a wild goose chase".
• Likewise, "to do something pointless", which is the first option, also indicates carrying out an activity or endeavour that has no purpose or potential for success.(बेमानी करना)

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'To do something pointless'.

Additional Information

• Option 2: "To hunt wild animals" ("जंगली जानवरों का शिकार करना") is incorrect, as it denotes an activity that, while potentially difficult, is not necessarily pointless.
• Option 3: "Going on a world tour" ( "दुनिया भर की सैर करना") is also not appropriate. A world tour can have a lot of purposes like exploration, relaxation etc., and hence is not pointless as the idiom "wild goose chase".
• Option 4: "Competing fiercely" ( "प्रतिस्पर्धा करना") is usually done with a specific goal in mind, such as winning a prize or gaining recognition, again it does not align with the meaning of "wild goose chase"

The correct answer is **"**Make personal quarrels public "

Key Points 

• The idiom "wash dirty linen in public" means to discuss private, personal, or embarrassing matters in public, often with the intention of shaming or criticizing someone(व्यक्तिगत झगड़ों को सार्वजनिक करें).
• Example: John's ex-girlfriend was angry at him and decided to wash their dirty linen in public by posting their personal conversations on social media for everyone to see. By doing so, she intended to criticize and shame John in front of his friends, family, and colleagues.
• In this case, the ex-girlfriend discussed their private and personal matters in public with the intention of harming John's reputation, just like the idiom "wash dirty linen in public" suggests.
• Thus, as per the above explanation the correct answer is "Make personal quarrels public "

Correct answer: Make personal quarrels public

The correct answer is Option 4)

Key Points

• The word "Bonsai" refers to the art of growing dwarfed varieties of trees and shrubs in pots. (बोनसाई)
• Example: He has a beautiful bonsai collection that includes miniature versions of various tree species.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Bonsai.

Additional Information

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

• Bonafide (सत्य): Genuine or real.
• Example: She presented bonafide documents to prove her identity.
• Orchard (बाग़): A piece of land planted with fruit trees.
• Example: They have an apple orchard in their backyard.
• Botanical (वनस्पति संबंधी): Relating to plants or plant biology.
• Example: She is studying botanical sciences at the university.

The correct answer is Option (2) i.e. "Kleptomaniac".

Key Points

• 'a person who has an irresistible desire to steal': (चोरी करने की अनिरोध्य इच्छा रखने वाला व्यक्ति)
• Kleptomaniac: (क्लेप्टोमैनिया) - A person who has a compulsive urge to steal, typically without need.
• Example: Despite having enough money, the kleptomaniac couldn't resist the urge to shoplift.
• Kleptomania is a psychological disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to steal items of negligible value, making it the precise term for someone with an irresistible desire to steal.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Kleptomaniac".

Additional Information

• Dipsomaniac: (मद्यप प्रेमी) - .A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcohol.
• Theomaniac: Not a standard term in psychological or medical usage; therefore, no definition or example is provided.
• Megalomaniac: (अति महत्वाकांक्षी) - A person who is obsessed with their power.

The correct answer is 'anywhere'.

Key Points

• The word "anywhere" is used to indicate any place.
• In the given context, the sentence implies that the person is forbidden from moving to any place.
• The other options: "somewhere", "nowhere", and "everywhere" do not fit the meaning of the sentence correctly.

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

Complete Sentence: You have to stay here. Mother has forbidden you to move anywhere.

Additional Information

• Somewhere: Refers to an unspecified place.
• Nowhere: Refers to no place or not anywhere.
• Everywhere: Refers to all places.

The correct answer is option 1, "allocate."

Key Points

• To allocate means to distribute or assign something for a particular purpose.
• In the given sentence, the phrase "hold in trust" suggests that the subject is responsible for managing or distributing something that belongs to someone else. Therefore, the appropriate action would be to allocate or distribute it according to the owner's wishes.
• For example, a trustee may hold funds in trust for a beneficiary. The trustee's responsibility is to allocate or distribute the funds according to the terms of the trust agreement.
• Option 2, "appropriate," also means to assign or allocate something for a particular purpose. However, it can also mean to take something without permission or justification. In the given sentence, the context suggests that the subject is responsible for managing something that belongs to someone else, so "appropriate" would not be the correct choice.
• Option 3, "appellate," refers to a court that hears appeals from lower courts. This has no relevance to the given sentence.
• Option 4, "apply," means to put something into action or use. While this could be relevant in some contexts, it does not fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: One may allocate what he only holds in trust; he shares what is his own.