In the question, one word is given in bold and correspondence to that, three sentences are given each containing that word. Choose the option depicting the sentence(s) that have/ has the correct usage of the word.


RATE
(I) The interest rate on home loans has increased significantly this year.
(II) Doctors rate this hospital as one of the best in the country.
(III) The birth rate in many developed countries has been declining over the years.

Correct option is D

Answer: (d) All (I), (II), and (III)
Meaning of "Rate":
· In English:
1. A measure, quantity, or frequency (e.g., interest rate, birth rate).
2. To evaluate or judge the quality of something.
· In Hindi:
1. दर, मूल्य, प्रतिशत (जैसे ब्याज दर, जन्म दर)।
2. मूल्यांकन करना, आंकना।
Explanation of Sentences:
1. (I) The interest rate on home loans has increased significantly this year. ✅ (Correct usage; "rate" refers to a percentage applied to interest on loans.)
2. (II) Doctors rate this hospital as one of the best in the country. ✅ (Correct usage; "rate" is used as a verb, meaning to evaluate or judge.)
3. (III) The birth rate in many developed countries has been declining over the years. ✅ (Correct usage; "rate" refers to the frequency of births per year.)
Since all three sentences correctly use the word "rate," the correct answer is (d) All (I), (II), and (III).