A word has been given in the question and used in the sentences below. Identify the statements where the word has been used in a contextually and grammatically correct manner.

BOYCOTT
(I) The workers planned to boycott the meeting to express their dissatisfaction with management.
(II) The activists called on the public to boycott products made with child labor.
(III) The team decided to boycott the trophy after winning the championship.

Correct option is D

Word given: BOYCOTT
Meaning of “Boycott”
In English:
To deliberately refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest.
In Hindi:
बहिष्कार करना; जानबूझकर किसी चीज को न खरीदना, इस्तेमाल न करना या भाग न लेना विरोध स्वरूप
Sentence-wise Analysis:
Sentence I
"The workers planned to boycott the meeting to express their dissatisfaction with management."
· Correct Usage
· “Boycott the meeting” fits perfectly — they are refusing to attend to show disagreement.
· Grammatically and contextually correct.
Sentence II
"The activists called on the public to boycott products made with child labor."
· Correct Usage
· A valid and appropriate usage of “boycott” — rejecting goods for ethical reasons.
· Grammatically and contextually correct.
Sentence III
"The team decided to boycott the trophy after winning the championship."
· Incorrect Usage
· One cannot "boycott a trophy" after winning it. The word "boycott" applies to events, activities, or products that one refuses to engage with.
· If they were protesting, it should be something like “refused to accept the trophy,” not “boycott.”
Final Answer: option d. Both (I) and (II)
Explanation:
Sentences I and II use "boycott" correctly in both grammar and context. Sentence III misuses it in a situation where the term does not logically apply.