Choose the word nearest in meaning to the given word:
Hostility

Correct option is D

The word nearest in meaning to the given word is (d) Resentment.

• Given word – Hostility:
Hostility means strong unfriendliness, opposition, or hatred towards someone. (Hindi meaning: शत्रुता/वैमनस्य)
Example: There was clear hostility between the rival teams.

• Correct answer word – Resentment:
Resentment means a feeling of bitterness and ill-will due to being treated unfairly or due to long-held anger. It is close in meaning to hostility because both express negative feelings and opposition. (Hindi meaning: नाराज़गी/कड़वाहट)
Example: He felt resentment after being insulted publicly.

• Synonyms of Hostility: enmity, antagonism, animosity, bitterness.
• Antonyms of Hostility: friendliness, goodwill, harmony, cordiality.

Meanings of all the other given options:

• (a) Quarrel – an argument or fight (झगड़ा). It is an action/event, not the feeling itself, so it is not the nearest meaning.
• (b) Hospitality – friendly and generous reception of guests (आतिथ्य). It is the opposite in sense.
• (c) Jealousy – feeling of envy (ईर्ष्या). It is different from hostility.

So the correct answer is (d)