Correct answer: C. Charming
Explanation:
FASCINATING (मनमोहक / आकर्षक) means extremely interesting or attractive. Something that captivates and holds one’s attention, arousing curiosity or a sense of wonder.
• A. Clever (चतुर) means quick at learning and understanding things, or skillful. While a fascinating person might be clever, it’s not the primary meaning.
• B. Uniform (एकसमान) means the same in all cases or not varying, or a set of clothes. It is unrelated to the meaning of fascinating.
• C. Charming (मनोहर) means very pleasant or attractive. It is listed as a synonym for fascinating in several sources, describing something that is attractive and captivating.
• D. Boring (उबाऊ) means not interesting or exciting. This is an antonym, or opposite, of fascinating.
Therefore, “charming” is the most appropriate synonym among the given options for “fascinating”.

Correct answer: B. Comply (पालन करना)
Explanation:
Adhere (पालन करना / चिपकना) means to stick firmly to something (like a rule, belief, or surface).
1. To stick fast to a surface or substance.
2. To believe in and follow the practices of; to act in accordance with a rule, agreement, or belief.
Given Options:
• B. Comply (पालन करना): This means to act in accordance with a wish, command, or set of rules. When you adhere to a rule, you are complying with it. It is listed as a synonym for adhere.
• C. Condemn (निंदा करना): This means to express complete disapproval of; denounce. This is unrelated to the meaning of adhere.
• D. Disjoin (अलग करना): This means to separate or disconnect. This is an antonym for adhere, especially in the sense of sticking or attaching.
Therefore, “comply” is the most appropriate synonym among the given options for “adhere”, particularly in the context of following rules or beliefs.

Correct answer: A. Credible (विश्वसनीय)
Explanation:
Authentic (असली / प्रामाणिक) means being exactly as appears or as claimed; genuine. It also refers to something that is real, true, and trustworthy.
• A. Credible (विश्वसनीय) means able to be believed; trustworthy. Something authentic is often considered credible because it is genuine and based on fact. There is a close relationship between authenticity and credibility, as something authentic is often considered believable.
• B. Fictitious (काल्पनिक) means invented and not true or not existing; false. This is the opposite of authentic.
• C. None of these: This would be chosen if none of the other options were correct.
• D. Unreal (अवास्तविक) means not real or existing; imaginary or fanciful. This is also largely the opposite of authentic.
While “genuine” is a very close synonym for authentic, it is not an option. Among the given choices, “credible” is the best synonym for “authentic” because something authentic is inherently worthy of belief and trust.

Correct answer: E. facilitate (सुविधा देना / आसान बनाना)
Explanation:
ASSIST (सहायता करना) means to help or support someone or something.
• A. acquire means to gain or obtain something. This is not the meaning of ASSIST.
• B. restrict (प्रतिबंधित करना) means to limit or control something. This is the opposite of ASSIST.
• C. injure means to harm or cause damage to someone or something. This is the opposite of ASSIST.
• E. facilitate (सुविधा देना / आसान बनाना) means to make an action or process easy or easier. This is a direct synonym for ASSIST, as both words imply providing help or support to achieve something.

Answer: E. Huge (विशाल)
Explanation:
Massive (विशाल / भारी) means extremely large or heavy.
Huge (विशाल) is a direct synonym, meaning very large in size or amount.
Other options:
• Lump sum (एकमुश्त राशि) refers to a single payment, not related to size.
• Strong (मजबूत) means powerful or sturdy, which is not synonymous with massive (though something massive can be strong, it is not the same).
• Little (छोटा) means small, which is an antonym.
• Gaping (खुला हुआ / विशाल) means wide open or vast, but it often describes an opening (like a gap) rather than size itself. It is not a perfect synonym.
Thus, the correct synonym is Huge (विशाल).

Gaping : wide open.
Huge : extremely large; enormous.

Correct answer: C. Subdued (विनम्र / मद्धम)
Explanation:
Unobtrusive (अनाक्रमक / विचलित न करने वाला) means not conspicuous or attracting attention; blending in. For example, an unobtrusive security camera is one you don’t easily notice.
• Propitiate (तसल्ली देना / शांत करना) means to win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them. This is unrelated to unobtrusive.
• Erroneous (गलत) means incorrect; based on or containing error. This is unrelated to unobtrusive.
• Subdued (विनम्र / मद्धम) can mean quieter, less intense, or less noticeable. For instance, subdued lighting is not very bright, and a subdued person is unusually quiet. This aligns well with the idea of something being unobtrusive or not drawing attention to itself.
• Capitulate (आत्मसमर्पण करना) means to surrender, especially under agreed conditions. This is unrelated to unobtrusive.
Therefore, “subdued” is the closest synonym to “unobtrusive” among the options provided, as both words imply a lack of prominence or a quietness that does not attract attention.

Correct answer: C. AUTARCHY (स्वायत्तता)
Explanation:
LIBERTY (स्वतंत्रता) means the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views. Other synonyms of liberty include independence, autonomy, sovereignty, self-determination, self-rule, and self-governance.
• A. REFUSAL (इनकार) refers to the act of refusing to do or accept something. This is unrelated to the meaning of LIBERTY.
• B. DEPENDENCE (निर्भरता) is the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else. This is an antonym for LIBERTY.
• C. AUTARCHY (स्वायत्तता) can refer to a political system governed by a single individual (autocracy) or, in an economic context, to a nation or entity that operates in a state of self-sufficiency with limited trade and external support (autarky).
• D. INCARCERATION (कैद) refers to the state of being imprisoned or confined. This is an antonym for LIBERTY.
The meaning of liberty aligns closely with the concept of self-determination or self-rule. In its broadest sense, liberty implies the freedom to make decisions and act without undue external control. Autarchy, in the sense of self-governance or autonomy, is the closest available option that reflects this aspect of freedom or independence. While ‘freedom’ is a more direct synonym, it’s not listed as an option. The provided sources also list autonomy and self-government as synonyms for liberty.

Correct answer: C. Occidentalize (पश्चिमीकरण करना)
Explanation:
Westernize (पश्चिमीकरण करना) means to make western in character, habits, or ideas. It refers to the process by which societies adopt aspects of Western culture, such as industry, technology, lifestyle, and values.
• A. Romanticize (आदर्श बनाना) means to think or talk about something in a way that makes it seem better than it really is. This is unrelated to the meaning of Westernize.
• B. Synchronize (समकालिक करना) means to cause to happen at the same time or to operate simultaneously. This is unrelated to the meaning of Westernize.
• C. Occidentalize (पश्चिमीकरण करना) means to make or become Occidental (Western) in character, culture, customs, etc. It is a direct synonym for Westernize.
• D. Tranquilize (शांत करना) means to make a person or animal calm, sleepy, or unconscious, especially with a drug. This is unrelated to the meaning of Westernize.
Therefore, Occidentalize is the correct synonym for Westernize, as both terms refer to the process of adopting Western characteristics or culture.

Correct answer: D. Hurdle (बाधा, रुकावट)
Explanation:
STUMBLING BLOCK (रोड़ा, बाधा) is an idiom that refers to something that prevents or hinders progress or achievement. It is an obstacle or impediment.
• A. Argument (तर्क): A disagreement or a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong. This is not the meaning of stumbling block.
• B. Frustration (निराशा): The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something. While a stumbling block can cause frustration, frustration is a feeling, not the stumbling block itself.
• C. Advantage (फायदा): A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position. This is the opposite of a stumbling block.
• D. Hurdle(बाधा, रुकावट): A light, movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races. Metaphorically, a hurdle is a difficulty or obstacle that needs to be overcome. It is listed as a synonym for stumbling block by Collins Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, and Cambridge Dictionary.
• E. Fallout (नतीजा, परिणाम): This refers to the negative consequences or results of an event, not the obstacle itself.
Therefore, Hurdle is the correct synonym for STUMBLING BLOCK.

Correct answer: E. Division (विभाजन, बंटवारा)
Explanation:
Zonation refers to the arrangement or distribution in zones, especially the spatial distribution of organisms in biogeographic zones. It describes how different species or communities are found in distinct bands or layers based on environmental gradients like elevation, light, or moisture.
• A. Biota (जैविक समुदाय) refers to the animal and plant life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. While not a direct synonym in the sense of “arrangement in zones”, biota is the term for the collection of organisms that are subject to zonation. The distribution of biota is what zonation describes. Among the given options, biota is the most closely related concept, as zonation inherently describes the patterns observed within a biota.
• B. Mansion (हवेली) refers to a large and impressive house. This is unrelated to zonation.
• C. Feign (बहाना करना) means to pretend or make a false show of something. This is unrelated to zonation.
• D. Booth (टोंटी, स्टॉल refers to a small enclosure or stall, or a seating arrangement in a restaurant. This is unrelated to zonation.
• E. Division (विभाजन): The act of dividing or partitioning into sections, which directly aligns with the meaning of zonation.
Thus, Division is the closest synonym for Zonation, as both involve categorization or segmentation of areas.