Choose the option which nearly means the same as the highlighted idiom.
He bids fair to rival his father as a lawyer.

Correct option is B

Option (b) seems likely is the correct meaning of the given idiom “bids fair to”.
Given Idiom: Bids fair to
Meaning: To seem likely to do or achieve something; to appear as if success or a particular result is probable.
Example: The new bridge bids fair to be completed before the rainy season.
(Meaning: It seems likely that the bridge will be completed before the rains.)
Explanation in Hindi:
“ Bids fair to” का अर्थ है — किसी कार्य के सफल होने या घटित होने की पूरी संभावना होना।
उदाहरण: He bids fair to rival his father as a lawyer का अर्थ है — वह एक वकील के रूप में अपने पिता का मुकाबला करने में सक्षम प्रतीत होता है।
Other related idioms:
· Set to – ready or likely to begin.
· Bound to – certain or sure to happen.
· On the cards – likely to occur.
Meanings of other options:
· trying very hard: making a lot of effort (बहुत प्रयास करना)
· much opposed: strongly against (काफी विरोध में)
· not qualified: lacking necessary skills or eligibility (अयोग्य)