Choose the word nearest in meaning to the given word.
DERISIVE

Correct option is D

Correct synonym: (d) Mocking
Meaning of the given word (Derisive):
• Derisive → showing ridicule or scorn; making fun of someone in a hurtful way (Hindi: उपहासपूर्ण / तंज़भरा / मज़ाक उड़ाने वाला)
Example: He gave a derisive laugh at her mistake.
Meaning of the correct option (Mocking):
• Mocking → teasing or making fun of someone; ridiculing (Hindi: ठिठोली करना / मज़ाक उड़ाना)
Example: The mocking tone hurt him.
Synonyms (Derisive): scornful, sneering, ridiculing, taunting
Antonyms (Derisive): respectful, appreciative, admiring, complimentary
Meanings of other options (in detail):
• (a) Critical → finding faults; judging negatively (Hindi: आलोचनात्मक) (can be serious, not necessarily mocking)
• (b) Emotional → showing strong feelings; sensitive (Hindi: भावुक)
• (c) Angry → feeling rage; mad (Hindi: गुस्से में)
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.