Correct answer: A. Broad-minded (उदारमना)
Explanation:
LIBERAL (उदार) is an adjective with several related meanings, including being tolerant or open to new ideas and behaviors, favoring reform and progress, and being generous.
• A. Broad-minded (उदारमना) means willing to accept many different types of behavior, beliefs, or choices in other people; tolerant of opposing viewpoints; not prejudiced. This aligns perfectly with one of the primary meanings of “liberal.”
• B. Generous (उदार हृदय) means giving more of something, especially money, than is usual or expected; willing and liberal in giving away one’s money, time, etc. While “generous” is a synonym of “liberal” in one context (giving freely), “broad-minded” captures the aspect of openness and tolerance often associated with the term “liberal” in a broader sense, especially when discussing views or attitudes.
• C. Visionary (दूरदर्शी) means thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom; having the ability to imagine how something will develop in the future. This is a separate quality and not a direct synonym for liberal.
• D. Imaginative (कल्पनाशील) means having or showing creativity or inventiveness. This is also a distinct quality and not a direct synonym for liberal.
Therefore, Broad-minded is the most accurate synonym for LIBERAL among the given options, particularly when considering the aspect of tolerance and openness to diverse ideas and behaviors.

Correct answer: B. Superficial (ऊपरी, सतही)
Explanation:
SHALLOW (उथला, सतही) has several meanings. In a literal sense, it means of little depth. Metaphorically, it means not exhibiting or requiring much thought or serious consideration; not deeply felt or considered; superficial.
• A. Artificial (कृत्रिम): Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural. This is unrelated to the meaning of shallow.
• B. Superficial (ऊपरी, सतही): Existing or occurring on the surface. Not profound or thorough. This aligns directly with the metaphorical meaning of shallow, describing a lack of depth or substance in thought, feeling, or character.
• C. Foolish (मूर्ख): Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise. While a shallow person might sometimes act foolishly, “foolish” describes a lack of wisdom or sense, whereas “shallow” describes a lack of depth. They are related but not direct synonyms.
• D. Worthless (बेकार): Having no real value or use. While a shallow conversation might be considered worthless by some, “worthless” implies a lack of utility or value, which is distinct from a lack of depth or profundity.
Therefore, Superficial is the most accurate synonym for SHALLOW, particularly in its metaphorical sense referring to a lack of depth or serious thought.

Correct answer: C. Deviation (विचलन, मोड़)
Explanation:
DIVERSION (मोड़, विषयांतर) has multiple meanings:
1. The act of turning something aside from its course. For example, a traffic diversion means changing the usual route.
2. An action or event that attracts attention away from what one is doing or concentrating on. For instance, a magician might use a diversion to distract the audience.
3. An activity done for pleasure or a pastime. For example, reading can be a pleasant diversion.
Given options:
• A. Amusement (मनोरंजन): This refers to the state or experience of finding something funny or a form of entertainment. While a diversion can be an amusement, “diversion” also encompasses other meanings beyond just entertainment, like a change in course or direction.
• B. Arrival (आगमन): This is the action or process of arriving. It is unrelated to the meaning of diversion.
• C. Deviation (विचलन): This refers to the action of departing from an established course, accepted standard, or an expected path. When a course or direction is changed (a diversion), it is a deviation from the original plan. Thus, deviation is a strong synonym for diversion, especially in the context of changing a course or direction.
• D. Bylane (गली): This is a side lane or alley off a road. While a diversion might involve using a bylane, a bylane itself is a type of road, not the act of turning aside or distracting.
Considering the primary meanings, Deviation is the most accurate synonym for DIVERSION, particularly when it refers to a change of course, direction, or a departure from a standard.

Correct answer: D. Ubiquitous (सर्वव्यापी)
Explanation:
WIDESPREAD (व्यापक, फैला हुआ) means found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
• A. Docile (विनम्र): Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive. This is unrelated to the meaning of widespread.
• B. Stubborn (जिद्दी): Having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so. This is unrelated to the meaning of widespread.
• C. Pious (धार्मिक): Devoutly religious. This is unrelated to the meaning of widespread.
• D. Ubiquitous (सर्वव्यापी): Present, appearing, or found everywhere. This is a direct and strong synonym for widespread, emphasizing the presence in many places.
Therefore, Ubiquitous is the correct synonym for WIDESPREAD.

Correct answer: C. Enmity (शत्रुता, दुश्मनी)
Explanation:
HOSTILITY refers to hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition. It describes deep-seated ill will or a state of antagonism.
Ex: Indo-Pak hostility has affected SAARC.
• A. Hospitality (शत्रुता, विरोध) : The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. This is the opposite of hostility.
• B. Jealousy (ईर्ष्या): A feeling of envy towards someone’s achievements or advantages, or the protective vigilance of one’s rights or possessions. While related to negative feelings, it’s distinct from general opposition or unfriendliness.
• C. Enmity (शत्रुता, दुश्मनी): The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something; antagonism. This is a direct and very close synonym for hostility, describing a state of deep-seated animosity or opposition.
• D. Envy (डाह): A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck. While envy is a negative emotion, it’s specific to coveting what others have, whereas hostility is a broader term for unfriendliness or opposition.
Therefore, Enmity is the most accurate synonym for HOSTILITY.

Correct answer: A. Fleshy (मांसल, स्थूल)
Explanation:
CORPULENT (मोटा, स्थूल) means having a large, bulky body; excessively fat or overweight. It describes someone with a rounded, ample physique.
Example: The corpulent man found it difficult to run long distances.
• A. Fleshy (मांसल, स्थूल) means having a lot of flesh; plump; fat. It is used to describe parts of the body or people having a lot of flesh. It is listed as a synonym for corpulent.
• B. Thin (पतला) means having little flesh on the bones. It is an antonym for corpulent.
• C. Emaciated (दुर्बल, क्षीण): Abnormally thin or weak, often due to illness or malnutrition; opposite of corpulent.
• D. Bony (हड्डीदार) means having very little flesh, so that the bones can be seen under the skin. It is an antonym for corpulent.

Correct answer: B. Unaccountable (अस्पष्ट, अव्याख्येय)
Explanation:
INEXPLICABLE (अव्याख्येय, अनिर्वचनीय) means unable to be explained or accounted for. It describes something that is puzzling, mysterious, or beyond understanding.
• A. Confusing (भ्रमित करने वाला): While something inexplicable can be confusing, “confusing” means bewildering or perplexing. It indicates a lack of clarity, but doesn’t fully capture the idea of being completely unexplainable.
• B. Unaccountable (अस्पष्ट, अव्याख्येय): This means not able to be explained or understood; impossible to account for. It is often used interchangeably with inexplicable, emphasizing the inability to provide a reason or justification. Sources explicitly list “unaccountable” as a synonym for “inexplicable”.
• C. Chaotic (अस्त-व्यस्त): This refers to being in a state of complete confusion and disorder. While an inexplicable situation might seem chaotic, “chaotic” describes the state of disarray, not the inability to explain it.
• D. Unconnected (असंबद्ध): This means not joined or linked; separate. It refers to a lack of relation or association, not necessarily an inability to explain.
Therefore, Unaccountable is the most precise synonym for INEXPLICABLE as both terms convey the idea of being unable to be explained or justified.

Correct answer: A. Weak (कमज़ोर, दुर्बल)
Explanation:
FEEBLE (कमज़ोर, निर्बल) means lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. It can also mean lacking strength of character, faint, or ineffective.
• A. Weak (कमज़ोर, दुर्बल): Lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little ability, influence, or effect. This is a direct and accurate synonym for feeble.
• B. Vain (व्यर्थ, घमंडी): Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities, or worth. This is unrelated to the meaning of feeble.
• C. Arrogant (अभिमानी): Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities. This is unrelated to the meaning of feeble.
• D. Sick (बीमार): Suffering from an illness or disease. While someone who is feeble might also be sick, “feeble” focuses on the lack of strength, which is a consequence of sickness rather than the sickness itself. “Weak” is a broader and more direct synonym for the core meaning of lacking strength.
Therefore, Weak is the most accurate synonym for FEEBLE.

Correct answer: B. Frank (स्पष्टवादी, मुखर)
Explanation:
CANDID (स्पष्टवादी, ईमानदार) means truthful and straightforward; frank. It implies being honest, open, and not hiding one’s thoughts or feelings, especially about something difficult or sensitive.
• A. Overconfident (अति आत्मविश्वासी): Having too much confidence. While a candid person might appear confident, overconfidence is about excessive self-assurance, not straightforwardness.
• B. Frank (स्पष्टवादी, मुखर): Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters. This is a direct and accurate synonym for candid.
• C. Arrogant (अभिमानी): Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities. This implies excessive pride, which is different from being merely direct and honest.
• D. Careless (लापरवाह):: Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. This is unrelated to the meaning of candid.
Therefore, Frank is the most accurate synonym for Candid.

Correct answer: B. Defamation (मानहानि, अपयश)
Explanation:
CALUMNY (मानहानि, झूठा दोष) refers to the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
• B. Defamation (मानहानि): This is the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel. It is a direct and widely accepted synonym for calumny.
• C. Commendation (प्रशंसा): This refers to the action of praising or expressing approval. This is the opposite of calumny.
• D. Praise (प्रशंसा): : This refers to the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something. This is the opposite of calumny.
Therefore, Defamation is the correct synonym for Calumny.