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• Let us see the meaning of drastic:
  • Drastic(Adjective): likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; severe, radical and extreme (एक मजबूत या दूरगामी प्रभाव होने की संभावना; गंभीर, कट्टरपंथी और अतिवादी).
    • Example: There is a drastic reduction in staffing levels this year.
• Let us see the meanings of the given options:

• From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word 'severe' is similar in meaning to the underlined word 'drastic​'.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'severe'.

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• Let us see the antonyms of the given options:

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• "Obsolete" means something that is out of date, no longer in use or no longer efficient. (पुराना या अप्रचलित)
  • Example- The floppy disk is now considered obsolete technology.
• "Outdated" means not currently in use, old-fashioned. (पुराना या फैशन से बाहर)
  • Example- The textbook they're using in class is outdated and needs to be updated.
• Hence, the option that is Similar in meaning to the given word is "Outdated".

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 2’.

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• Let's see the meaning of the other words
• Modern means relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past. (वर्तमान या हाल के समय से संबंधित)
• Innovative means featuring new methods; advanced and original. (नई विधियों वाला; उन्नत और मौलिक)
• Current means belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now. (वर्तमान समय से संबंधित)

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• Let us see the meaning of dangerous:
  • Dangerous: able or likely to cause harm or injury.
• Let us see the meanings of the words given in option:

• From the meaning of the given words, we can say that the word 'menacing' is the most similar in meaning to the underlined word 'dangerous'.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'menacing'.

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• Let’s see the ANTONYM of the given options:

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• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Superfluous' is 'Needless'. 
• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given options:

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• Let us look at the meanings of the given word and the correct answer. 
  • Reiterate: to state or do over again or repeatedly, sometimes with wearying effect.
  • Repeat: to make, do or perform again.
• According to the given sentence, the teacher asked the student to recite the poem again. 
• Thus, the word 'repeat' is the most appropriate synonym of 'reiterate'.
• Hence, option 1) is the correct answer.

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• Let us look at the meanings of the other words given in the options.

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• The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Notorious' is 'Anonymous'.
• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given options:

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• The word "pristine" means in its original condition; unspoiled or clean and fresh as if new. (अप्रदूषित)
  • Example: The beach was in pristine condition, untouched by human activity.
• "Deteriorated" refers to something that has become progressively worse in quality or condition. (खराब होना)
  • Example: The old building had deteriorated over the years due to neglect and harsh weather.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'pristine' is 'deteriorated'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. deteriorated.

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

• Immaculate (निर्मल): Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
  • Example: The kitchen was kept in immaculate condition by the staff.
• Pure (शुद्ध): Not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material.
  • Example: The water from the mountain spring is pure and refreshing.
• Unspoiled (अविकृत): Not marred by development or human activity.
  • Example: The unspoiled beauty of the forest was breathtaking.

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• The word indigenously is an adverb that means belonging to a particular place by origin. (मूल रूप से किसी विशेष स्थान से संबंधित)
  • Example: The most profitable indigenously business in cocoa growing.
• Thus we can say that the word 'imported' is the most appropriate antonym for the word 'indigenously'.
• Hence, Option 4 is the most appropriate answer here.
• Let us explore other words-

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• The synonyms of indigenously are- domestic, native
• The antonyms of indigenously are- imported, foreign.

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The sentence talks about how two parties got into a fight or a heated discussion about which one of them would get a bigger share or percentage of something.

• Argument: An exchange of opposing views, a heated discussion due to a conflict (विरोधी विचारों का आदान-प्रदान, संघर्ष के कारण गरमागरम चर्चा)
• Agreement: Harmony in opinions or ideas (विचारों या विचारों में सामंजस्य)

Thus, it is clear that 'argument' and 'agreement' are antonyms.

Let's look at the meanings of the other words:

• Disagreement: A difference of opinions or ideas (राय या विचारों का अंतर)
• Feud: A rivalry or quarrel that lasts for a long time (लंबे समय तक चलने वाली प्रतिद्वंद्विता या झगड़ा)
• Comment: A verbal or written remark on someone's work (किसी के काम पर मौखिक या लिखित टिप्पणी)

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• Blessing means 'God's favor and protection'. (भगवान की कृपा और सुरक्षा)
• Curse means a cause of harm or misery. (नुकसान या दुख का कारण)
• Let's look at the meaning of the other given options-

• Clearly, 'curse' is the correct word.

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• Examples of 'Blessing' in a sentence:
  • He taught, also, that a friend is the greatest blessing that anyone can have.

The correct answer is 'Curse'.