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The correct answer is 'Option 4' i.e. 'Submissive'.

Key Points

• The word "Complaisant" means willing to please others or agree with them excessively; overly polite or obliging. (अत्यधिक खुशामदी / प्रसन्न करने वाला)
• Example: He gave a complaisant smile and agreed to every demand without protest.
• "Submissive" refers to someone ready to conform or yield to the authority or will of others; obedient. (आज्ञाकारी / अधीनस्थ)
• Example: She remained submissive and accepted all the instructions without questioning them.
• Both words convey the idea of being overly agreeable or yielding, making 'Submissive' the closest synonym of 'Complaisant'.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Submissive.

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• Insecure (असुरक्षित): Lacking confidence or assurance.
• Example: He felt insecure about his performance in the interview.
• Anxious (चिंतित): Feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy.
• Example: She was anxious about the upcoming examination.
• Alert (सतर्क): Quick to notice and respond to danger or opportunities.
• Example: The guard remained alert throughout the night.

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

Key Points

• The word "Opprobrium" means harsh criticism, public disgrace, or shame. (निंदा / अपमान)
• Example: The corrupt official faced public opprobrium after the scandal was exposed.
• "Honor" refers to high respect, esteem, or public recognition of integrity and achievement. (सम्मान / आदर)
• Example: She received great honor for her contribution to society.
• Since opprobrium signifies disgrace and shame, its opposite would be honor, which signifies respect and admiration.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

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

• Disgrace (अपमान): Loss of respect or reputation.
• Example: His actions brought disgrace to the entire team.
• Contempt (तिरस्कार): The feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration.
• Example: She looked at the proposal with contempt.
• Censure (निंदा): Formal expression of strong disapproval.
• Example: The manager faced censure for violating company policies.

The correct answer is 'Option 2' i.e. 'A constant threat hanging over someone'.

Key Points

• The idiom "The sword of Damocles" refers to a constant and imminent danger or threat hanging over someone. (सिर पर लटकता हुआ खतरा)
• Example: The fear of losing his job hung over him like the sword of Damocles.
• "A constant threat hanging over someone" means a situation where danger or trouble is always present and may strike at any time. (लगातार बना रहने वाला खतरा)
• Example: The heavy debt was a constant threat hanging over the family’s future.
• Thus, the idiom clearly conveys the idea of ever-present danger or risk.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

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• A pleasant illusion (सुखद भ्रम): Something that appears attractive but is not real.
• Example: The promise of easy success turned out to be a pleasant illusion.
• A royal invitation (राजसी निमंत्रण): An invitation from a king or royal authority.
• Example: He felt honored to receive a royal invitation to the ceremony.
• A wise judgment (बुद्धिमत्तापूर्ण निर्णय): A decision made with good sense and understanding.
• Example: The judge delivered a wise judgment after carefully reviewing the case.

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'Serves generous and high-quality meals'.

Key Points

• The idiom "Keeps a good table" means to provide plentiful and excellent food to guests. (अच्छा भोजन परोसना / उत्तम आतिथ्य करना)
• Example: My grandmother keeps a good table; every guest leaves the house satisfied and happy.
• "Serves generous and high-quality meals" refers to offering abundant and delicious food with warm hospitality. (उदार और उत्तम भोजन परोसना)
• Example: The host served generous and high-quality meals during the festival celebration.
• Thus, the idiom clearly conveys the idea of excellent hospitality through food.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

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• Maintains a disciplined home (अनुशासित घर बनाए रखना): Keeping order and rules strictly in the household.
• Example: She maintains a disciplined home where everyone follows a routine.
• Follows religious rules strictly (धार्मिक नियमों का कड़ाई से पालन करना): Observing religious customs carefully.
• Example: He follows religious rules strictly during the holy month.
• Provides food to the poor regularly (गरीबों को नियमित रूप से भोजन देना): Offering charity in the form of meals.
• Example: The organization provides food to the poor regularly as part of its mission.

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

Key Points

• The word "Adept" means highly skilled or proficient at something. (कुशल / निपुण)
• Example: She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
• "Adept" correctly conveys the meaning of being clever or skillful in a particular field. (कुशल व्यक्ति)
• Example: He became adept in public speaking after years of practice.
• The other options are either incorrect spellings or have different meanings.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Adapt (अनुकूलित करना): To adjust or modify according to new conditions.
• Example: Animals adapt to their environment over time.
• Addept: Incorrect spelling; no meaning in standard English.
• Adeptt: Incorrect spelling of "Adept".

The correct answer is 'Option 4' i.e. 'Epicure'.

Key Points

• The phrase "One who lives entirely for pleasure" refers to a person devoted to enjoyment and luxurious living. (जो केवल सुख के लिए जीता है)
• Example: He spent his wealth on parties and luxuries, living only for pleasure.
• "Epicure" means a person who takes special pleasure in fine food, drink, and luxurious living; someone devoted to enjoyment. (भोग-विलासी / विलासी व्यक्ति)
• Example: As an epicure, she always searched for the finest cuisines in every city she visited.
• Thus, 'Epicure' is the most appropriate one-word substitution.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Epicure.

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• Hermit (संन्यासी / एकांतवासी): A person who lives alone away from society.
• Example: The hermit lived quietly in a cave in the mountains.
• Reveler (आनंद मनाने वाला): A person who enjoys lively festivities.
• Example: The revelers danced all night at the festival.
• Glutton (पेटू): A person who eats excessively.
• Example: He was called a glutton because he always overate at parties.

The correct answer is 'Option 4' i.e. 'Fatalist'.

Key Points

• The phrase "A person who believes in fate or destiny" refers to someone who thinks that events are predetermined and beyond human control. (जो भाग्य या नियति में विश्वास करता है)
• Example: He accepted the failure calmly, believing it was destined to happen.
• "Fatalist" means a person who believes that all events are decided in advance and are inevitable. (भाग्यवादि)
• Example: As a fatalist, she believed that whatever happens is already written in destiny.
• Thus, 'Fatalist' is the most appropriate one-word substitution.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

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• Dreamer (स्वप्नदर्शी): A person who has impractical ideas or imagines things.
• Example: He is a dreamer who always thinks about impossible goals.
• Realist (यथार्थवादी): A person who accepts situations as they are and deals with them practically.
• Example: She is a realist and always plans according to practical possibilities.
• Idealist (आदर्शवादी): A person guided by high ideals rather than practical considerations.
• Example: The young leader was an idealist who believed in creating a perfect society.

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

Key Points

• The sentence requires a noun after the adjective "widespread".
• The word "Confusion" means a state of being unclear or bewildered. (भ्रम / उलझन)
• Example: The sudden announcement caused confusion among the employees.
• "Confusion" correctly completes the sentence as it fits grammatically and contextually. (भ्रम की स्थिति)
• Example: The unclear instructions led to confusion in the classroom.
• Thus, the correct word form required is the noun 'Confusion'.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• Confuse (भ्रमित करना): A verb meaning to make someone unable to think clearly.
• Example: The difficult question confused the students.
• Confusing (भ्रमित करने वाला): An adjective meaning causing confusion.
• Example: The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
• Confused (भ्रमित): An adjective describing someone who is unable to think clearly.
• Example: She looked confused after hearing the explanation.

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

Key Points

• The blank requires a relative pronoun to refer to the entire preceding clause.
• The word "Which" is used to introduce a non-defining relative clause referring to a whole statement. (जो / जिसने)
• Example: He forgot his passport, which caused a delay at the airport.
• In the given sentence, "which" correctly refers to the act of arriving early and connects it to the result of showing professionalism.
• Thus, 'Which' is grammatically and contextually correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• What (क्या / जो चीज): Used to introduce noun clauses, not relative clauses after a comma.
• Example: I don’t know what she wants.
• That (कि / जो): Used in defining clauses and generally not used after a comma.
• Example: The book that you gave me is interesting.
• This (यह): A demonstrative pronoun, not suitable for joining clauses in this structure.
• Example: This is my favorite movie.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The verb "demanded" is followed by a subjunctive clause.
• In such constructions, we use the base form of the verb (without "is/was").
• Therefore, "is submitted" is incorrect and should be replaced with "be submitted".
• The correct structure is: demanded that + subject + base verb.

Correct sentence: The CEO demanded that the report be submitted to the board not later than Wednesday afternoon for immediate evaluation.

Additional Information

• Part (2): "to the board" – Correct prepositional phrase.
• Part (3): "not later than Wednesday afternoon" – Correct time expression.
• Part (4): "for immediate evaluation" – Grammatically correct purpose phrase.