Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Sharat is always ______ about showing up for work because he believes that tardiness gets us nowhere.

Correct option is D

The correct option to fill in the blank is "punctual."
· Punctual (adjective): Being on time; not being late. (हिंदी अर्थ: समय का पाबंद)
· Example: "A punctual person values time and never arrives late to a meeting."
Why other options are incorrect?
· (a) Selective – Choosing carefully; not relevant to time. (हिंदी अर्थ: चयनशील)
· (b) Patient – Able to tolerate delays; does not relate to being on time. (हिंदी अर्थ: धैर्यवान)
· (c) Drowsy – Feeling sleepy or tired. (हिंदी अर्थ: उनींदा)
Thus, the correct word for the blank is "punctual."