The correct answer is 'river'.

Key Points

• The title of the given passage is 'A tit for tat'.
• The most appropriate word for the given blank is 'river'.
• The whole passage 'river'.
• The word 'river' is already mentioned in the given passage. Hence, the use of all the other words is incorrect.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct Passage: The camel and the fox were very good friends and very good thieves. One day, the two friends decided to cross the river so that they could travel to a nearby farm to steal food. The small fox could not swim, so the camel said to his friend, ‘Climb up onto my back and I will swim across the river.’

The correct answer is from.

Key Points

• The adjective 'different' is typically followed by the preposition 'from' to indicate the object of comparison.
• 'At', 'by', and 'with' are not typically used with 'different' in this context.
• 'Different at' and 'different by' are grammatically incorrect, and 'different with' would suggest there's some disagreement or conflict, which doesn't fit here.

The correct answer is: "Plots to dispose of him came".

Key Points

• The original sentence, "Plots to dispose him came to nothing," contains a grammatical error in the use of the word "dispose."
• In this context, "dispose" is a transitive verb that requires an object, and it should be followed by "of" to indicate what is being disposed of.
• To correct this, we should use the phrasal verb "dispose of," which means to get rid of or eliminate something or someone.
• In this case, it means the plots were aimed at getting rid of him.
• The verb "came" is in the past tense and agrees with "plots", which is also in the past tense.
• So, the revised sentence, "Plots to dispose of him came to nothing," is grammatically correct and conveys that the plots were unsuccessful in their aim to eliminate or harm him.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Here the correct answer is Philosopher.

Key Points

• The correct option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words is "Philosopher."
• Philosopher: a person who studies and loves wisdom and seeks to understand the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
  • Example: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are some of the most famous philosophers in history.
• Philanderer: a person who engages in many love affairs, especially frivolous or casual ones.
  • Example: He was known as a philanderer, always chasing after different women.
• Astrologer: a person who studies the positions and aspects of celestial bodies to make predictions about human affairs and natural phenomena.
  • Example: She consulted with an astrologer to determine the best time to make a major life change.
• Psychologist: a person who studies human behavior and mental processes, including perception, cognition, emotion, and motivation.
  • Example: The psychologist helped the patient work through their feelings of anxiety and depression.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. "Excruciating".

Key Points

• Harrowing: (भयानक) - Extremely disturbing or distressing; grievous.
  • Example: She told us the harrowing story of her escape.
• Excruciating: (तीव्र) - Intensely painful; very distressing.
  • Example: He suffered excruciating pain after the accident.
• "Excruciating" matches this description closely as it refers to something extremely painful either physically or emotionally, making it a suitable synonym in the context of describing a plane crash experience.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Excruciating".

Additional Information

• Exterminate: (समाप्त करना) - To destroy completely; to kill or remove pests or unwanted creatures.
  • Example: The plan was to exterminate the rats in the infested area.
• Awesome: (शानदार) - Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring great admiration or fear. Note that in contemporary usage, "awesome" often means extremely good or excellent.
  • Example: The power of the natural disaster was awesome.
• Sad: (दुःखी) - Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
  • Example: She felt sad after hearing the bad news.

The correct answer is: 'Calm down'.

Key Points

• The idiom "Pull yourself together" means to regain control of your emotions, especially in a difficult or stressful situation. (अपने आप को शांत करना)
• It is often used to encourage someone who is emotionally upset or in stress to regain control of their emotions.
  • Example: After hearing the bad news, Ram needed a few minutes to pull himself together.
• From the above explanation, it is clear that 'Calm down' is the most appropriate meaning of 'Pull yourself together'.​
  • Example: Ramesh took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.
• Hence, the correct answer is "Calm down".

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Additional Information

• Some idioms that convey a similar meaning to "Pull yourself together":
  • ​Take a Chill Pill: To relax or calm down.​
    • Example:  You need to take a chill pill, everything will be okay.
  • Cool as a Cucumber: Very calm and composed, especially in stressful situations.
    • Example: Even though the situation was tense, Virat remained cool as a cucumber.
  • Keep Your Cool: To stay calm and composed.
    • Example: It's important to keep your cool during exams; stressing won't help.

The correct answer is Option 4) babble

Key Points

• "Babble" (बड़बड़ाना)refers to the sound of people talking quickly and in a way that is difficult or impossible to understand. It is the right fit for describing the collective, indistinct sounds of diverse dialects (उपभाषाएँ) in a crowded market.
• This term captures the essence of the auditory experience in a marketplace, where multiple conversations blend into a background noise.
• The word "babble" specifically evokes the idea of a continuous murmur of voices, which is exactly what can capture one's interest in a lively setting like a market.

Therefore, the correct answer is- "The babble of strange and unfamiliar dialects at the market held my interest."

Additional Information

• Racket  (शोर): Generally associated with loud, unpleasant noise, not the intriguing mix of dialects.
• Rumble (गड़गड़ाहट): Refers to a continuous deep, resonant sound, which is less specific to human speech.
• Clanging (खनक): Associated with a loud, ringing sound typically made by metal objects colliding, not human voices.

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e."Reinstall"

Key Points

• Rehabilitate: (पुनर्वास करना) - To restore to a previous condition or improve.
  • Example: They aim to rehabilitate the old industrial area.
• Reinstall: (पुनः स्थापित करना) - To install again or restore software or a system to its previous condition.
  • Example: I had to reinstall the operating system after the crash

Therefore, the correct answer is "Reinstall".

Additional Information

• Absolve: (मुक्त करना) - To free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
  • Example: The evidence absolved her of any wrongdoing.
• Develop: (विकसित करना) - To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
  • Example: The company plans to develop a new product line.
• Decline: (गिरावट) - To become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
  • Example: Sales declined by 10% this year.

The correct answer is 'an aviary'.

Key Points

• An aviary is a large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in.(चिड़ियाघर)
• By referring to the above explanation, it can be concluded that aviary is the place where birds are kept.
• Therefore, correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• The meaning of the other given words are as follows:-
  • A pantry is a small room or cupboard in which food, crockery, and cutlery are kept.(रसोई भण्डार)
  • A nursery is a room in a house for the special use of young children; a place where young plants and trees are grown for sale or for planting elsewhere.(बच्चे का कमरा;पौधा घर)
  • An aquarium is a transparent tank of water in which live fish and other water creatures and plants are kept.( मछलीशाला)

The correct answer is: unimpress at the end

Key Points

• The word "unimpress" is not a proper adjective in English.
• The correct adjective form to use in this context is "unimpressed."
• Adjectives modify or describe nouns, and in this case, we are describing the state or condition of the judges.
• "Unimpressed" is the adjective form, indicating a lack of a positive impact or a lack of being impressed.
• So, when describing the judges' reaction, we should use "unimpressed" to convey that they were not impressed by the singing.
• The corrected sentence reflects the appropriate adjective form: "He sang beautifully, but the judges were unimpressed at the end."

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.