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The correct answer is 'Option (1)' i.e. 'Confident means certain and confidant means close friend'.

Key Points

• Confident: (Adjective) Feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities; certain; sure of oneself.
• Example: She felt confident about passing her exam.
• Confidant: (Noun) A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others; a close friend or trusted advisor. (The feminine form is 'confidante').
• Example: He confided his fears to his closest confidant.

Let's analyze the given options:

• 1) Confident means certain and confidant means close friend - This option accurately defines both words.
• 2) Confidant means certain and confident means close friend - This option swaps the meanings, making it incorrect.
• 3) Confident means belief and confidant means an emissary - "Confident" is an adjective meaning feeling certain, not the noun "belief." A "confidant" is a trusted friend, not necessarily an "emissary" (a person sent on a special mission). This option is incorrect.
• 4) Confidant means assurance and confidant means intimate person - This option attempts to define "confidant" twice. While "intimate person" is close, "assurance" is a noun related to confidence, not the noun "confidant" (the person). This option is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Option 1'.

The correct answer is 'Option (2)' i.e. 'Broke means bankrupt and brook means a stream'.

Key Points

• Broke: (Adjective, informal) Having no money; bankrupt. (It is also the past tense of 'break', meaning to separate into pieces, but 'bankrupt' is a distinct and common informal usage).
• Example: After losing his job, he was completely broke.
• Brook: (Noun) A small stream. (It can also be a formal verb meaning 'to tolerate' or 'allow').
• Example: A clear brook ran through the meadow.

Let's analyze the given options:

• 1) Broke means abundance and brook means a flowing water body - Incorrect. 'Broke' does not mean abundance.
• 2) Broke means bankrupt and brook means a stream - This option accurately defines both words according to their common meanings.
• 3) Broke means fractured and brook means nonsense - While 'broke' can mean fractured (past tense of break), 'brook' does not mean nonsense. This option is incorrect.
• 4) Broke means negotiate and brook means a stream - Incorrect. 'Broke' does not mean negotiate.

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

The correct answer is 'Option (3)' i.e. 'Accept means consent and except means apart from'.

Key Points

• Accept: (Verb) To receive something willingly; to consent to receive; to agree to; to recognize as true or valid.
• Example: She accepted the gift with a smile.
• Except: (Preposition/Conjunction) Not including; other than; apart from.
• Example: Everyone went to the party except John.

Let's analyze the given options:

• 1) Accept means apart from and except means recognise - Incorrect. The meanings are wrongly assigned.
• 2) Accept means recognise and except means include - Incorrect. While "accept" can mean recognize, "except" means not including, which is the opposite of "include".
• 3) Accept means consent and except means apart from - This option accurately describes the core meanings of both words. "Consent" is a key meaning for "accept", and "apart from" is a direct synonym for "except".
• 4) Accept means allude and except means apart from - Incorrect. "Allude" means to hint at or refer indirectly, which is not a primary meaning of "accept".

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

The correct answer is 'Option (4)' i.e. 'Accord means agreement and accrued means accumulated'.

Key Points

• Accord: (Noun) Agreement or harmony. (Verb: to give or grant (power, status, or recognition) to (someone); to be in agreement or consistent with).
• Example: The two sides reached an accord after long negotiations.
• Accrued: (Verb, past tense/past participle of 'accrue') (Of a benefit or sum of money) be received or accumulated over time.
• Example: The interest had accrued over several months.

Let's analyze the given options:

• 1) Accord means collected and accrued means agreement - Incorrect. Both definitions are incorrect for the respective words.
• 2) Accord means agreement and accrued means arrived - Incorrect. While "Accord means agreement" is correct, "accrued means arrived" is incorrect; "accrued" means accumulated over time.
• 3) Accord means accepted and accrued means received - "Accord" primarily means agreement, though it can be related to something being accepted. "Accrued means received" is a valid meaning. This option is less precise for "Accord" compared to "agreement".
• 4) Accord means agreement and accrued means accumulated - This option accurately provides primary and correct definitions for both words. "Agreement" is a direct meaning of "accord," and "accumulated" is a direct meaning of "accrued."

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

The correct answer is 'Option (3)' i.e. 'Guarantee is a promise and warranty is a service contract'.

Key Points

• <32>Guarantee: (Noun) A formal promise or assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled, especially that a product will be repaired or replaced if not of a specified quality and durability. It is a fundamental assurance of quality or performance.
• Example: The washing machine came with a one-year guarantee.
• Warranty: (Noun) A written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer, promising to repair or replace it if necessary within a specified period. A warranty is often a specific type of guarantee that outlines the terms and conditions of repair or replacement services for defects. It functions essentially as a service contract for a defined period related to the product's quality.
• Example: The car's warranty covers engine repairs for five years.

Let's analyze the given options:

• 1) Guarantee is an agreement and warranty is a service contract - While a guarantee can be part of an agreement, "promise" is a more direct definition. "Warranty as a service contract" is plausible.
• 2) Guarantee is a business agreement and warranty is a service contract - Similar to option 1, "business agreement" is not the most precise primary definition of "guarantee."
• 3) Guarantee is a promise and warranty is a service contract - This option provides the most accurate and common definitions. A guarantee is fundamentally a promise or assurance, and a warranty details the service terms for a product.
• 4) Guarantee is acceptance and warranty is a service contract - Incorrect. "Acceptance" is not a meaning of "guarantee."

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

Key Points 

• The word 'proportionate' means corresponding in size or amount to something else; forming a proportion. (आनुपातिक)
• Example: The punishments were proportionate to the crimes committed.
• 'Balanced' refers to something that is stable and in fair proportion; it implies that elements are correctly or appropriately distributed. (संतुलित)
• Example: A balanced diet includes a variety of food groups.

Therefore, the correct answer is- balanced

Additional Information

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

• Partial (आंशिक): Existing only in part; incomplete.
• Example: She made a partial payment on her loan.
• Unlikely (असंभव): Not probable or likely to happen.
• Example: It is unlikely that he will arrive before noon.
• Suffragette (मताधिकार समर्थक महिला): A woman seeking the right to vote through organized protest.
• Example: The suffragettes fought bravely for women's voting rights.

The correct answer is 'Option(2)' i.e. 'disappointment'.

Key PointsThe word 'disenchantment' means a feeling of disappointment about someone or something previously respected or admired; disillusionment. (मोहभंग / निराशा)

• Example: There was widespread disenchantment with the new government's policies.
• 'Disappointment' refers to the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfilment of one's hopes or expectations. (निराशा)
• Example: She felt a deep disappointment when she didn't get the job.

Therefore, the correct answer is- disappointment

Additional Information

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

• Delight (प्रसन्नता / आनंद): Great pleasure.
• Example: The children squealed with delight upon seeing the toys.
• Idealism (आदर्शवाद): The practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically.
• Example: His youthful idealism was gradually replaced by pragmatism.
• Unrelenting (अदम्य / अथक): Not yielding in strength, severity, or intensity; persistent.
• Example: The summer heat was unrelenting.

The correct answer is 'Option(4)' i.e. 'inevitable'.

Key Points

• The word 'imminent' means about to happen; likely to occur very soon. (आसन्न / निकटस्थ)
• Example: The stormy clouds indicated that rain was imminent.
• 'Inevitable' refers to something that is certain to happen; unavoidable. (अनिवार्य / अटल)
• Example: Death is an inevitable part of life.

Therefore, the correct answer is- inevitable

Additional Information

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

• Timely (समय पर / सामयिक): Occurring at a suitable or opportune moment.
• Example: His timely intervention prevented a disaster.
• Distant (दूर / परोक्ष): Far away in space or time.
• Example: They travelled to a distant land.
• Unlikely (असंभव / अप्रत्याशित): Not probable or likely to happen.
• Example: It's unlikely that she will change her mind.

The correct answer is 'Option(1)' i.e. 'permanent'.

Key Points

• The word 'indelible' means not able to be forgotten or removed; permanent. (अमिट / स्थायी)
• Example: The experience left an indelible mark on his memory.
• 'Permanent' refers to something that lasts or is intended to last indefinitely; enduring. (स्थायी / स्थिर)
• Example: He found a permanent job after searching for months.

Therefore, the correct answer is- permanent

Additional Information

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

• Fleeting (क्षणभंगुर / अस्थायी): Lasting for a very short time.
• Example: She caught a fleeting glimpse of the deer in the forest.
• Hilarious (अत्यंत विनोदी / प्रफुल्लित करनेवाला): Extremely amusing.
• Example: The comedian told a hilarious joke.
• Eradicable (मिटाया जा सकने योग्य / उन्मूलन करने योग्य): Able to be destroyed completely; able to be put an end to.
• Example: Polio was once a widespread disease, but it proved to be eradicable.

The correct answer is 'Option(1)' i.e. 'immediate'.

Key Points

• The word 'instantaneous' means occurring or done in an instant; immediate. (तत्काल / तुरंत)
• Example: The message delivery was instantaneous.
• 'Immediate' refers to something that occurs or is done at once; instant. (तत्काल / तुरंत)
• Example: She gave an immediate response to the question.

Therefore, the correct answer is- immediate

Additional Information

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

• Delayed (विलंबित / देर से): Made to happen or arrive at a later time.
• Example: The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
• Deliberate (जानबूझकर / सोच-समझकर): Done consciously and intentionally.
• Example: He made a deliberate choice to ignore the warning.
• Unwanted (अवांछित / अनावश्यक): Not wanted or desired.
• Example: He received unwanted advice from his relatives.