In the given question, choose the option that correctly identifies the Part of Speech of the highlighted word.
The gentle are not always weak.

Correct option is C

Correct answer: (c) Noun
Meaning of the highlighted word (gentle):
• gentle → kind, mild, not harsh (Hindi: कोमल / विनम्र / सौम्य)
Detailed explanation (why Noun):
• Here “the gentle” does NOT describe a noun like “gentle person”.
• It is used as a group/people meaning: “gentle people”.
• When an adjective is used with “the” to refer to a class of people (the rich, the poor, the brave), it functions like a noun.
Example: The rich should help the poor. (rich/poor = adjectives used as nouns)
Grammatical rule (English):
• the + adjective can represent a class/group of people → acts as a noun.
व्याकरणिक नियम (Hindi):
• the + adjective का प्रयोग जब किसी वर्ग/समूह (जैसे the rich, the poor) के लिए हो, तो वह संज्ञा (noun) की तरह कार्य करता है।
Meanings of other options (why incorrect):
• Adjective → normally modifies a noun (gentle boy). यहाँ noun modify नहीं कर रहा।
• Adverb → modifies verb/adjective (slowly/very).
• Verb → action/state word (run/is).
Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.