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The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The word 'deleterious' is correctly spelled.

• Meaning: 'Deleterious' means having a harmful effect, especially in a subtle or gradual way. (हानिकारक)
• For Example -
• Smoking has a deleterious effect on health.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'deleterious' (option 1).

Additional Information

Explanation of the incorrect options:

• Deliterious - Incorrect spelling.
• Deleterous - Incorrect spelling.
• Deletrious - Incorrect spelling.

The correct answer is: Pacifist.

Key Points

• The word "Pacifist" refers to a person who believes in or advocates for peace and opposes war or the use of violence. (शांतिवादी)
• Example: Gandhi is often considered a pacifist for his principle of non-violence in the fight for independence.
• Pacifist individuals typically promote dialogue and peaceful resolutions to conflicts rather than resorting to aggression or violence. (शांतिप्रिय)
• Example: The pacifist refused to take part in the war, stating that violence only creates more problems.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Pacifist.

Additional Information

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

• Terrorist (आतंकवादी): A person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
• Example: The government is taking strict measures to combat terrorist activities.
• Militant (उग्रवादी): A person who is aggressively active in support of a cause, sometimes using extreme or violent methods.
• Example: Militant groups have been involved in frequent clashes with the authorities.
• Revolutionary (क्रांतिकारी): A person who works for or advocates for fundamental change in society, often through radical methods.
• Example: The revolutionary leaders inspired the masses to fight for their rights.

The correct answer is: Heresy.

Key Points

• The word "Heresy" refers to a belief, opinion, or theory that goes against the accepted or established doctrines, especially in religion or ideology. (विधर्म या पाखंड)
• Example: The scientist was accused of heresy for challenging the long-held views of the church.
• It is often used to describe actions or beliefs that defy traditional principles or tenets.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Heresy.

Additional Information

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

• Sedition (राज-द्रोह): Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.
• Example: The activist was arrested for sedition after making speeches that provoked unrest.
• Blasphemy (ईश्वर-निंदा): The act of showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things.
• Example: The writer was criticized for blasphemy after publishing a controversial article about religious practices.
• Schism (विभाजन): A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties caused by differences in opinion or belief.
• Example: The schism within the political party led to the formation of two separate groups.

The correct answer is 'than'.

Key Points

• The expression "No sooner ... than" is a common inversion structure used to indicate that one action occurs immediately after another.
• In such sentences, the auxiliary verb ("had") is placed before the subject, followed by the word "than."
• Option 1, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect because they do not fit the standard structure of "No sooner ... than."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence:"No sooner had he entered the room than the fire alarm went off."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "when" is incorrect because "No sooner ... when" is not a valid grammatical structure.
• Option 3: "but" is incorrect as it does not convey the immediate sequence of actions required by the sentence.
• Option 4: "and then" is incorrect as it implies a less direct connection between the two actions.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The error in the sentence lies in the phrase "capable to handle."
• The correct usage is "capable of handling," as the phrase "capable" is followed by "of" and a gerund (verb ending in -ing).
• Thus, the phrase should read "to make the employees capable of handling."
• This error is located in part 2 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence: "The training program was designed to make the employees capable of handling complex queries efficiently in customer support operations."

Additional Information

• Part 1: "The training program was designed" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Part 3: "complex queries efficiently" – This part of the sentence is also grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Part 4: "in customer support operations." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The object of the active voice sentence becomes the subject of the passive voice sentence.
• In the active voice, the sentence is: "The nurse will give you the injection."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "you" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "will give" to "will be given" (future simple passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "the nurse."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "You will be given the injection by the nurse."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "You are given the injection by the nurse." – Incorrect tense (present simple passive).
• Option 3: "You will have been given the injection by the nurse." – Incorrect tense (future perfect passive).
• Option 4: "You were being given the injection by the nurse." – Incorrect tense (past continuous passive).

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The error in the sentence lies in part (3).
• The use of "did the ministry issue" is incorrect in this context.
• The sentence is a declarative sentence, not an interrogative one, so "did" should not be used here.
• The correct phrase should be "the ministry issued" to maintain grammatical accuracy and proper sentence structure.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "It was not until the second report was leaked to the press that the ministry issued a formal clarification."

Additional Information

• (1): "It was not until the second report" – This part is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• (2): "was leaked to the press" – This part is also correct and requires no modification.
• (4): "a formal clarification" – This part is grammatically correct as well.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "corbel" in its architectural sense refers to a structural piece of stone, wood, or metal jutting out from a wall to carry a superincumbent weight. (कॉर्बल – दीवार से निकला हुआ सहायक हिस्सा, जो किसी वजन को सहारा देता है।)
• Example: The corbel supported the overhanging balcony of the old castle.
• In the context of Option 3, "corbel" is used metaphorically to describe a political strategy or concept. This is the homonym of the architectural term. (कॉर्बल – रणनीति या अवधारणा के रूप में प्रतीकात्मक उपयोग।)
• Example: The scholar discussed the corbel of diplomacy in ancient treaties.
• The use of the word in Option 3 represents its homonym, as it is not referring to the architectural meaning but rather a metaphorical application.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: The corbel cracked under the weight of the vaulted stone. (कॉर्बल – दीवार से निकला हुआ सहायक हिस्सा।)
• Example: The heavy stone structure caused the corbel to crack due to excess pressure.
• Option 2: The corbel was adorned with grotesques typical of Gothic style. (कॉर्बल – दीवार से निकला हुआ सहायक हिस्सा।)
• Example: The Gothic chapel featured corbels decorated with intricate carvings of mythical creatures.
• Option 4: The mason restored the damaged stone corbel last year. (कॉर्बल – दीवार से निकला हुआ सहायक हिस्सा।)
• Example: The restoration work ensured the corbel could support the upper structure again.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The subject of the active sentence becomes the object of the passive sentence.
• The original sentence in passive voice is: "The audience was made to believe that the product was revolutionary."
• In active voice, the subject performing the action ("the presenter") must be included.
• Active voice sentence: "The presenter made the audience believe the product was revolutionary."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "The presenter made the audience believe the product was revolutionary."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "The audience believed the product to be revolutionary." – Incorrect as it changes the sentence meaning.
• Option 3: "The audience was forced to believe in the product." – Incorrect as "forced" changes the meaning of the sentence.
• Option 4: "The presenter convinced the audience of the product's use." – Incorrect as it does not accurately reflect the original sentence.

The correct answer is 'took pains'.

Key Points

• The phrase "took pains" is an idiomatic expression that means making a lot of effort to complete something, which fits the context of the sentence.
• The other options do not convey the correct meaning or are grammatically incorrect in this context:
• Option 1: "had pain" - This refers to physical pain and is not relevant here.
• Option 3: "gave pain" - This suggests causing pain to someone else, which is not the intended meaning.
• Option 4: "took the pain" - Although close, it is not the standard idiomatic expression.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "He took pains to finish the task on time."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "had pain" is incorrect as it refers to experiencing physical discomfort, not making an effort.
• Option 3: "gave pain" is incorrect as it implies causing harm to someone else, which is irrelevant here.
• Option 4: "took the pain" is grammatically awkward and not the correct idiomatic usage.