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The correct answer is 'Option 3' i.e. 'Convincing'.

Key Points

• The word "Cogent" means clear, logical, and convincing in argument or reasoning. (तार्किक और प्रभावशाली)
• Example: She presented a cogent argument that impressed all the judges.
• "Convincing" refers to something that is capable of making someone believe that something is true or real. (विश्वसनीय / प्रभावशाली)
• Example: His explanation was so convincing that everyone agreed with him.
• Hence, we can infer that 'cogent' is synonymous with 'convincing'.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Weak (कमज़ोर): Lacking strength, power, or effectiveness.
• Dubious (संदिग्ध): Not to be relied upon; questionable or doubtful.
• Unclear (अस्पष्ट): Not easy to see, understand, or interpret.

The correct answer is 'Option 3' i.e. 'Vigor'.

Key Points

• The word "Lassitude" means a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy. (थकान / शिथिलता)
• Example: After working all day in the heat, he felt a deep sense of lassitude.
• "Vigor" refers to physical strength, energy, and enthusiasm. (ऊर्जा / जोश)
• Example: She completed the marathon with great vigor and determination.
• Since 'vigor' expresses energy and strength, it is the opposite of 'lassitude', which means tiredness.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Exhaustion (अत्यधिक थकान): Extreme tiredness or fatigue.
• Apathy (उदासीनता): Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
• Lethargy (सुस्ती): A state of sluggishness and lack of energy

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'Achieved distinction or fame'.

Key Points

• The idiom "Won his laurels" means to gain honor, recognition, or fame through achievement. (यश या सम्मान प्राप्त करना)
• Example: The young scientist won his laurels after discovering a new vaccine.
• "Achieved distinction or fame" refers to earning respect and recognition due to success or excellence. (प्रतिष्ठा या प्रसिद्धि प्राप्त करना)
• Example: She achieved distinction or fame through her outstanding performance in the competition.
• Thus, 'won his laurels' clearly indicates gaining fame or honor through merit.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Achieved distinction or fame.

Additional Information

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

• Lost everything (सब कुछ खो देना): To lose all possessions, status, or success.
• Changed his opinion (अपना विचार बदलना): To alter one's viewpoint or belief.
• Saved money (पैसा बचाना): To keep money instead of spending it.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'-  'Reached adulthood legally or socially'.

Key Points

• The idiom Came of age means to reach the age when a person is legally recognized as an adult or becomes mature. (बालिग होना)
• Example: He came of age and was finally allowed to vote in the elections.
• Reached adulthood legally or socially refers to attaining the age of maturity recognized by law or society. (कानूनी या सामाजिक रूप से वयस्क होना)
• Example: She reached adulthood legally or socially at eighteen and started working independently.
• Thus the idiom clearly expresses attaining maturity or adulthood.

Therefore the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentence.

• Understood morality for the first time (नैतिकता को पहली बार समझना)
• Example: He understood morality for the first time after facing consequences.
• Abandoned earlier beliefs (पहले के विचार छोड़ देना)
• Example: She abandoned earlier beliefs after learning new facts.
• Inherited property (संपत्ति प्राप्त करना)
• Example: He inherited property from his grandfather.

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

Key Points

• The word Sanguine means cheerfully optimistic or positive especially in a difficult situation. (आशावादी)
• Example: Despite the financial crisis he remained sanguine about the future.
• Sanguine also refers to having confidence and hopefulness even when circumstances are tough. (उत्साही और सकारात्मक)
• Example: She was sanguine about clearing the exam even after failing once.
• Hence Sanguine is the correctly spelled word that matches the given meaning

Therefore the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Sangwine This is an incorrect spelling of sanguine
• Sanguin This is an incomplete and incorrect spelling
• Sangueenm This is a completely incorrect spelling with no meaning

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

Key Points

• The term Cacophony means a harsh mixture of loud and unpleasant sounds. (कर्कश और भ्रमित करने वाली आवाजों का मिश्रण)
• Example: The street was filled with the cacophony of honking horns and shouting vendors.
• Cacophony specifically refers to a confused and jarring noise rather than a single loud sound. (कर्कश शोर)
• Example: The classroom turned into a cacophony when the teacher left.
• Thus cacophony is the most accurate one word substitution for a loud and confused noise.

Therefore the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meaning.

• Soliloquy (एकांत भाषण): A speech delivered by a character alone on stage expressing inner thoughts.
• Racket (शोर): A loud unpleasant noise but not necessarily confused or mixed.
• Roar (गरज): A deep loud sound such as that of a lion or thunder.

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

Key Points

• The word Bard refers to a poet especially one who composes traditional or epic poems. (कवि विशेषकर पारंपरिक कवि)
• Example: The village bard recited heroic tales of ancient warriors.
• Bard is often used for poets who narrate legends and cultural stories in verse form. (गाथा गायक कवि)
• Example: He was known as a bard who preserved history through poetry.
• Thus bard is the correct one word substitute for a person who writes traditional poem.

Therefore the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meaning.

• Lyricist (गीतकार): A person who writes the words of songs.
• Dramatist (नाटककार): A writer of plays or dramas.
• Essayist (निबंधकार): A person who writes essays.

The correct answer is 'Option 3' i.e. 'taken up'.

Key Points

• The phrasal verb Taken up means to start or resume an activity or investigation. (शुरू करना या फिर से आरंभ करना)
• Example: The case was taken up again after fresh complaints were filed.
• In the sentence new evidence suggests that the investigation was started again or resumed.
• Hence taken up fits correctly in the blank according to meaning and grammar.

Therefore the correct answer is taken up

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings

• Called off (रद्द करना): To cancel something.
• Picked up (उठाना या सुधार होना): To collect or improve but not suitable in this context.
• Revived up This is grammatically incorrect the correct phrase is revived.

The correct answer is 'Option 2' i.e. 'on'.

Key Point

• The verb Insist is followed by the preposition on when it is used before a gerund verb form. (जोर देना)
• Example: She insisted on checking the data twice.
• In the given sentence conducting is a gerund verb form so the correct preposition is on.
• Example: He insisted on completing the experiment before leaving.
• Hence on is grammatically and contextually correct.

Therefore the correct answer is 'Option 2'

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings

• With (के साथ): Not used with insist in this structure.
• To (को): Grammatically incorrect with insist in this sentence.
• About (के बारे में): Not appropriate with insist before a gerund.

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

Key Points

• The phrase with neat handwriting is incorrect in this context. Handwriting refers to the style of writing and cannot logically apply to typing or submitting assignments in general.
• Correction: It should be replaced with in neat handwriting if referring to written work. (साफ लिखावट में)
• The correct preposition used with handwriting is in not with.
• Example: Please write the answers in neat handwriting.
• Hence the error lies in part 4.

Therefore the correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

• Part 1 is grammatically correct as passive voice is properly used.
• Part 2 is correct as the infinitive structure to complete is proper.
• Part 3 is correct and maintains parallel structure with to complete.