A word has been given in the question and used in the sentences below. Identify the statements where the word has been used in a contextually and grammatically correct manner.

DISCORD
(I) There was growing discord among the team members after the project deadline was missed.
(II) The sweet discord of the violin filled the concert hall with peace.
(III) Political discord between the two countries led to years of tension.

Correct option is C

Let’s analyze the word “DISCORD” carefully:
Meaning of DISCORD
· English: lack of agreement or harmony; conflict or tension between people, groups, or ideas.
· Hindi: असहमति, कलह, मतभेद, झगड़ा
Sentence Analysis
(I) There was growing discord among the team members after the project deadline was missed.
Correct Usage — Here, “discord” means conflict or disagreement among team members. The sentence is both grammatically and contextually correct.
(II) The sweet discord of the violin filled the concert hall with peace.
Incorrect Usage — “Discord” means lack of harmony, so it cannot be described as “sweet” or producing “peace.” The correct word here would be melody or harmony.
(III) Political discord between the two countries led to years of tension.
Correct Usage — “Political discord” correctly conveys disagreement or conflict between countries. Grammatically and contextually correct.
Correct Answer: (c) Both (I) and (III)
Example for clarity:
· Correct use: Religious discord often leads to prolonged social unrest.
· Incorrect use: The discord of the choir was pleasing to the audience. (It should be “harmony,” not “discord.”)