Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words:
The ________ scientists of the world had predicted that disaster would be ________ if humans kept exploiting the planet.

Correct option is B

✔️ Correct option: (b) eminent, imminent
Explanation:
“Eminent” means well-known and respected; “imminent” means something about to occur. The sentence talks about renowned scientists predicting a near-future disaster.
Correct sentence: The eminent scientists of the world had predicted that disaster would be imminent if humans kept exploiting the planet.
Meanings of the other options:
· (a) imminent, imminent – Incorrect as both describe timing, not fame
Hindi meaning: दोनों ही शब्द “करीब आने वाली घटना” को दर्शाते हैं, जिससे वाक्य गलत हो जाता है
· (c) eminent, eminent – Repetition of “famous,” not indicating urgency
Hindi meaning: दोनों शब्द “प्रतिष्ठित” हैं, लेकिन “आपदा आसन्न है” दर्शाने के लिए गलत
· (d) imminent, eminent – Wrong order; first should be “eminent”
Hindi meaning: पहले “प्रसिद्ध वैज्ञानिक” होना चाहिए, इसलिए क्रम उल्टा है