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The correct answer is: Guffaw.

Key Points

• The word "Guffaw" refers to a loud and boisterous laugh, often unrestrained or hearty. (जोर से हंसना)
• Example: The comedian's joke caused the entire audience to erupt into a guffaw.
• "Snicker" refers to a quiet or suppressed laugh, often expressing amusement or mockery. (दबी हुई हंसी)
• Example: The students snickered when the teacher mispronounced a word.
• "Giggle" means to laugh lightly or nervously, often in a high-pitched tone. (दबी हुई और हल्की हंसी)
• Example: The children began to giggle as the clown performed a funny trick.
• "Chuckle" refers to a quiet or gentle laugh, often expressing mild amusement. (हल्की हंसी)
• Example: He chuckled at the irony of the situation.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Guffaw.

Additional Information

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

• Snicker (दबी हुई हंसी): A quiet, suppressed laugh often indicating amusement or ridicule.
• Example: They couldn't help but snicker at the teacher's unintentional joke.
• Giggle (हल्की और दबी हुई हंसी): A light, high-pitched laugh, often out of nervousness or amusement.
• Example: The little girl started to giggle when she saw the magician's trick.
• Chuckle (हल्की हंसी): A soft, suppressed laugh showing mild amusement.
• Example: The father chuckled at his son's clever response.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. "The quality of something can be judged after you have tried it."

Key Points

• The proverb "The proof of the pudding is in the eating" means that the value or quality of something can only be judged by putting it into action or experiencing it. (किसी चीज़ की गुणवत्ता को उसके इस्त��माल के बाद ही समझा जा सकता है।)
• Example: You may think this new recipe is great, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating—let’s taste it first!
• Explanation of the Correct Answer: The phrase emphasizes that the effectiveness or success of something is determined only after actually using or testing it. (सही उत्तर यह समझाता है कि किसी चीज़ की उपयोगिता या सफलता को केवल प्रयोग करके ही परखा जा सकता है।)
• Example: You can’t be sure the software works until you actually use it. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: Time feels longer when you're waiting for something to happen. (जब आप किसी चीज़ का इंतजार कर रहे होते हैं तो समय लंबा लगता है।)
• Example: Waiting for a train can make 10 minutes feel like an hour!
• Option 3: Don't assume success before it actually happens. (सफलता के होने से पहले उसे मान लेना ठीक नहीं।)
• Example: Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
• Option 4: The most noticeable or loudest problems get attention. (जो समस्या सबसे अधिक ध्यान आकर्षित करती है, उसे प्राथमिकता मिलती है।)
• Example: The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'Ambitous'.

• The correct spelling would be 'Ambitious'.
• The word 'Ambitious' is an adjective which means 'having a strong desire for success or achievement'. (महत्त्वाकांक्षी)
• For Example -
• She is an ambitious student who wants to become a doctor.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'Ambitous'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other correct words - 

• Fragrance - a pleasant, sweet smell (सुगंध)
• Vitality - the state of being strong and active; energy (जीवन शक्ति)
• Enigma - a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand (पहेली)

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The idiom "Be a killjoy" refers to someone who spoils the fun or dampens others' enthusiasm. (मज़ा खराब करने वाला व्यक्ति)
• Example: Stop being such a killjoy and let us enjoy the party!
• The correct meaning of this idiom is "someone who spoils the fun or dampens others' enthusiasm." (मज़ा खराब करने वाला व्यक्ति)
• Example: Jane was being a killjoy by constantly complaining during the picnic.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Option 2: A difficult problem or a person who is hard to understand or deal with (समस्या या व्यक्ति जिसे समझना या संभालना कठिन हो):
• Example: The new puzzle was such a difficult nut to crack that it took hours to solve.
• Option 3: A positive aspect or hope in an otherwise bad situation (किसी बुरी स्थिति में सकारात्मक पहलू):
• Example: The silver lining of the failure was the lessons we learned from it.
• Option 4: Something that is contrary to someone's natural feelings, beliefs, or habits (किसी की प्राकृतिक भावनाओं, विश्वासों, या आदतों के विपरीत कुछ):
• Example: Eating spicy food goes against her natural taste preferences.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'Gourmund'.

• The correct spelling would be 'Gourmand'.
• The word 'Gourmand' is a noun which means 'a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much'. (भोजन का शौकीन)
• For Example -
• He was a true gourmand, savoring every dish with delight.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'Gourmund'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

• Reprimand - a formal expression of disapproval (फटकार)
• Forewarned - to inform someone of a danger or possible problem in advance (पहले से चेतावनी देना)
• Apprehend - to arrest someone for a crime or to understand something (गिरफ्तार करना / समझना)

The correct answer is ''was'.'

Key Points

• The complete sentence is: "The Gutenberg Press (4) ........... the first printing press of Europe."
• The verb "was" correctly links the subject "The Gutenberg Press" to the complement "the first printing press of Europe."
• Other options ("had," "for," "to") do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is ''Option 3'.'

Usage in the Passage: The Gutenberg Press was the first printing press of Europe.

The correct answer is ''by'.'

Key Points

• The complete sentence is: "It was invented (5) ............... Johannes Gutenberg."
• The correct preposition to indicate the inventor or creator of something in the passive voice is "by."
• Other options ("if," "before," "after") do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is ''Option 2'.'

Usage in the Passage: It was invented by Johannes Gutenberg.

The correct answer is ''for'.'

Key Points

• The correct phrase is "take for granted," which means to not appreciate something because it is normal or familiar.
• None of the other options ("so," "to," "as") are grammatically or idiomatically correct in this context.
• 'For' is the preposition that completes the idiom accurately.

Therefore, the correct answer is ''Option 2'.'

Usage in the Passage: Imagine a world without books, newspapers, magazines and all the other printed material we take for granted today.

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

Key Points

• The word “had” is the past tense of “have,” meaning to possess or own something. (है/थे/थी/था - होना)
• Example: She had a red bicycle when she was a child.
• In the passage, the sentence is: "People (2) ........... none of these things before Johann Gutenberg of Strasbourg invented the printing press." The correct verb here is “had” to indicate possession in the past.
• Hence, “People had none of these things...” is grammatically correct and meaningful. (लोगों के पास ये चीजें नहीं थीं...)

Therefore, the correct answer is: had.

Additional Information

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

• from (से): Used to indicate the point in space or time at which a journey, motion, or action starts.
• Example: He came from Delhi. (वह दिल्ली से आया।)
• Not suitable for this blank, as it does not convey possession.
• in (में): Used to indicate location or position within something.
• Example: The keys are in my bag. (चाबियाँ मेरे बैग में हैं।)
• Not suitable here, as “in” does not fit the context of possession.
• at (पर): Used to indicate a specific place or time.
• Example: She is at the door. (वह दरवाजे पर है।)
• Not suitable for indicating possession in this context.

The correct answer is ''till'.'

Key Points

• The sentence is: "People (2) ........... none of these things (3) .............Johann Gutenberg of Strasbourg invented the printing press."
• The correct conjunction here should indicate the time up to the invention of the printing press.
• 'Till' means 'up to the time of,' which fits the context perfectly.
• Other options do not fit grammatically or contextually ("during," "while," "have").

Therefore, the correct answer is ''Option 2'.'

Usage in the Passage: People ... none of these things till Johann Gutenberg of Strasbourg invented the printing press.