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The correct answer is 'a'.

Key Points

• The article "a" is used before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound.
• The word "box" begins with a consonant sound, and therefore the article "a" is appropriate.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Complete Sentence: "I bought a box of chocolates for Raina in the afternoon."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "No article required" is incorrect because the noun "box" is singular and requires an article.
• Option 3: "an" is incorrect because "an" is used before singular nouns beginning with vowel sounds, and "box" starts with a consonant sound.
• Option 4: "the" is incorrect because "the" is used to refer to specific or previously mentioned items, which is not the case here.

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. nose-dive.

Key Points

• The word "plummet" means to fall or drop straight down at high speed; it is often used to describe a sudden and sharp decline. (तेजी से गिरना)
• Example: The temperature began to plummet as the sun set in the desert.
• "Nose-dive" refers to a sudden and dramatic decrease or decline, similar to the motion of a plane diving nose-first. (तेजी से गिरावट)
• Example: The company's revenue took a nose-dive after the product recall.
• Hence, the synonym of 'plummet' is 'nose-dive'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• Rebound (पुनः उछलना): To recover or bounce back from a setback or decline.
• Example: The stock prices are expected to rebound after the announcement of the new policy.
• Spearhead (आगे बढ़ाना या नेतृत्व करना): To lead an effort or movement.
• Example: She spearheaded the campaign to raise awareness about climate change.
• Fluctuate (उपर-नीचे होना): To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
• Example: The price of crude oil continues to fluctuate due to market volatility.

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'legredimean'.

• The correct spelling would be 'legerdemain'.
• The word 'legerdemain' is a noun which means 'skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks or deception'. (हाथ की सफाई)
• For Example -
• The magician amazed the audience with his legerdemain.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'legerdemain'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other options - 

• Legerdamean - Incorrect spelling (no meaning).
• Lagerdimain - Incorrect spelling (no meaning).
• Legardemain - Incorrect spelling (no meaning).

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "To blame someone for personal benefit".

Key Points

• The proverb "Throw someone under the bus" means to betray or sacrifice someone for one's own benefit, often to save oneself or gain an advantage. (किसी को धोखा देना या अपने लाभ के लिए उसका बलिदान करना)
• Example: When things went wrong at work, he threw his colleague under the bus to avoid getting blamed himself.
• It refers to a situation where someone disloyally shifts blame onto another person. (यह एक ऐसी स्थिति को दर्शाता है जिसमें कोई व्यक्ति किसी और पर दोष डालकर खुद को बचाने की कोशिश करता है।)

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: To rescue someone in crisis (किसी को संकट से बचाना): Helping someone in a difficult situation.
• Example: She rescued her friend in the crisis by giving her a place to stay.
• Option 3: To hide someone's mistake (किसी की गलती छिपाना): To cover up or conceal someone’s error intentionally.
• Example: He tried to hide his teammate's mistake during the meeting.
• Option 4: To give someone credit (किसी को श्रेय देना): To acknowledge someone's contribution or efforts.
• Example: She gave full credit to her team for the project's success.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "retreated" means to withdraw from a position, especially during a battle or after facing resistance. (वापस हटना)
• Example: The soldiers retreated to a safer location after losing ground to the enemy.
• "Withdrew" means to pull back or move away from a particular place or situation, often due to unfavorable circumstances. (पी��े हटना)
• Example: After realizing the mistake, he withdrew his application for the job.
• Hence, the correct synonym for "retreated" is "withdrew".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Flourish (फूलना-फलना): To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as a result of a favorable environment.
• Example: The plants flourished in the warm, sunny climate.
• Excuse (माफ करना): To seek to lessen the blame or forgive a mistake or offense.
• Example: Please excuse me for being late to the meeting.
• Fathom (समझना): To understand something deeply or thoroughly, especially after much thought.
• Example: She couldn't fathom why he acted so strangely at the party.

The correct answer is 'yet'.

Key Points

• The word "yet" is used to contrast two ideas, indicating that something is true despite the previous statement.
• In this context, the policy being introduced last year and its effectiveness remaining questionable are contrasting ideas, making "yet" the most appropriate choice.
• Option 1: "since" is incorrect because it implies a cause-and-effect relationship, which does not fit the context.
• Option 2: "whether" is incorrect because it is used to introduce alternatives or indirect questions, which is not the case here.
• Option 3: "as if" is incorrect because it implies a hypothetical situation, which does not fit the context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Complete Sentence: "The policy was introduced last year, yet its effectiveness remains questionable."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "since" is grammatically incorrect in this context because it does not convey the intended contrast.
• Option 2: "whether" is incorrect because it suggests uncertainty or alternatives that do not apply to the sentence.
• Option 3: "as if" is incorrect because it introduces a comparison that is not relevant here.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The paragraph begins with Sentence Q as it introduces the location and setting:
• "Our house is high up on the Andaman coast and there are beautiful walls all around us in every direction except one."
• Sentence P follows as it describes the specific path leading to the bay:
• "This one leads through a dark plantation of fir trees and brings you out between low cliffs to the loneliest and ugliest little bay on all our coasts."
• Sentence S comes next as it describes the physical features of the sand hills ending in stretches of rock:
• "The sand hills here run down to the sea and end in two stretches of rock, sticking out opposite to each other."
• Sentence R concludes as it names the two stretches of rock mentioned earlier:
• "One is called the North spit and another the South."
• The correct sequence is QPSR.

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Our house is high up on the Andaman coast and there are beautiful walls all around us in every direction except one. This one leads through a dark plantation of fir trees and brings you out between low cliffs to the loneliest and ugliest little bay on all our coasts. The sand hills here run down to the sea and end in two stretches of rock, sticking out opposite to each other. One is called the North spit and another the South."

The correct answer is 'since'.

Key Points

• The word "since" is used to provide a reason for the action or situation described.
• In this sentence, "since" appropriately explains why we must leave now (because it is getting dark).
• Options 1, 2, and 3 do not provide the correct contextual meaning in this case.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Complete Sentence: "We must leave now since it is getting dark."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "as soon as" is incorrect because it indicates immediacy rather than providing a reason.
• Option 2: "when" is incorrect as it refers to a specific time rather than explaining a cause.
• Option 3: "as long as" is incorrect as it suggests a condition rather than a reason.

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Common and not special.

Key Points

• The idiom "A dime a dozen" means something that is very common and holds little to no special value; it is easily available and widely seen. (बहुत सामान्य और विशेष नहीं)
• Example: Books about self-improvement are a dime a dozen these days.
• "Common and not special" refers to things that are ordinary, easily accessible, and lack uniqueness. (सामान्य और विशेष नहीं)
• Example: Cheap souvenirs are common and not special at tourist destinations.
• Hence, we can infer that the idiom "A dime a dozen" perfectly aligns with the meaning "common and not special."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: Very cheap (बहुत सस्ता): Something that is low in price or inexpensive.
• Example: The shop sells clothes that are very cheap but of poor quality.
• Option 2: Imported goods (आयातित वस्तुएं): Products or items brought into a country from abroad.
• Example: Imported goods are often more expensive due to taxes and shipping costs.
• Option 3: Less than 12 in number (12 से कम संख्या में): Refers to a quantity that is fewer than twelve.
• Example: We need to buy more eggs since there are less than 12 in the tray.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The phrase "door-to-door" is a compound adjective used to describe the campaign.
• Hyphens (-) are used in compound words or phrases to link words together, ensuring clarity and correct interpretation.
• Using hyphens in "door-to-door" maintains grammatical correctness and readability.
• Thus, the correct punctuation mark to replace the blank is hyphens (-).

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence: "The new political party decided to do a door-to-door campaign."

Additional Information

• Commas (,): Commas are used to separate elements in a list or clauses in sentences, but they are not appropriate here.
• Semi-colons (;): Semi-colons are used to link related independent clauses or separate complex list items, which doesn't apply to this context.
• No punctuation required: The blank requires punctuation to form the correct phrase "door-to-door," making this option incorrect.
• Hyphens (-): Hyphens are specifically used to create compound modifiers like "door-to-door," making this the correct choice.