Choose the word similar in meaning to ‘fostering’ –

Correct option is D

The correct answer is option (d) – Nurturing.
Meaning of the given word “Fostering”:
• English: To encourage, develop, or care for something over time.
• Hindi: पालन-पोषण करना, प्रोत्साहित करना
Example sentence: The school is committed to fostering creativity among students.
Correct Synonym:
Nurturing – Caring for and encouraging growth or development.
• Hindi: पोषण करना, बढ़ावा देना
Synonyms: Nurturing, Supporting, Promoting, Encouraging.
Antonyms: Neglecting, Ignoring, Abandoning, Discouraging.
Meanings of all the given options:
(a) Safeguarding: To protect from harm or danger.
• Hindi: सुरक्षा करना
• Related but more focused on protection than development.
(b) Neglecting: Failing to care for properly.
• Hindi: उपेक्षा करना
• Opposite meaning – incorrect
(c) Ignoring: Deliberately not paying attention.
• Hindi: अनदेखा करना
• Opposite meaning – incorrect
(d) Nurturing: Supporting and caring for growth.
• Hindi: पोषण करना – सही उत्तर