Choose the word similar in meaning to the one given above:
IMPENDING

Correct option is D

Correct synonym: (d) Imminent
Meaning of the given word (Impending):
• Impending → about to happen very soon; approaching; forthcoming (often used for events like danger, crisis, deadline) (Hindi: आसन्न / निकट आने वाला / शीघ्र होने वाला)
Example: People were warned about the impending storm.
Meaning of the correct option (Imminent):
• Imminent → likely to happen very soon; near at hand (Hindi: आसन्न / निकट)
Example: An imminent threat forced them to act quickly.
Synonyms (Impending): imminent, approaching, forthcoming, near
Antonyms (Impending): distant, remote, unlikely, far-off
Meanings of other options (in detail):
• (a) Incidental → minor; happening by chance; not the main part (Hindi: आकस्मिक / गौण)
• (b) Interesting → engaging; attracting attention (Hindi: दिलचस्प / रोचक)
• (c) Serious → important; not joking; grave (Hindi: गंभीर / गंभीरता वाला)
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.