Correct option is A
The correct option is (a) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii.
Explanation of each pair:
- A. Lethargic → iv. Indolent: Lethargic means lacking energy or enthusiasm; its synonym is Indolent, meaning habitually lazy. (Hindi: सुस्त / आलसी)
- B. Ploy → i. Tactic: Ploy means a cunning plan or manoeuvre; its synonym is Tactic, meaning a planned strategy or method. (Hindi: चाल / युक्ति)
- C. Trail → ii. Drag: Trail means to follow or drag behind; its synonym here is Drag, meaning to pull or move slowly. (Hindi: घसीटना / पीछे खींचना)
- D. Latent → iii. Dormant: Latent means existing but not yet active or developed; its synonym is Dormant, meaning temporarily inactive. (Hindi: सुप्त / अव्यक्त)
So the correct answer is (a)