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

Correct option is D

The correct synonym of the given word is (d) Imminent.
IMPENDING:
Impending means something that is about to happen very soon, especially something unpleasant or threatening.
(Hindi meaning: आसन्न, होने वाला)
Example:
Dark clouds warned us of the impending storm.
IMMINENT (Correct answer):
Imminent refers to an event that is likely to occur at any moment. It stresses nearness in time.
(Hindi meaning: शीघ्र घटित होने वाला)
Example:
The villagers were evacuated due to the imminent danger of flooding.
Synonyms: forthcoming, approaching, near, looming
Antonyms: distant, unlikely, remote, postponed
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (a) Incidental: Happening as a minor accompaniment (आकस्मिक)
· (b) Interesting: Arousing curiosity or attention (दिलचस्प)
· (c) Serious: Important or grave in nature (गंभीर)