Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The mason is paid Rs. 500 per day ______ the labourer is paid Rs. 250.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) whereas.
Explanation: The word “whereas” is a conjunction used to show contrast between two statements, meaning “while on the other hand” or “in contrast.” In this sentence, the mason earns Rs. 500 per day, while the labourer earns less — Rs. 250 — showing a clear contrast.
(‘Whereas’ का अर्थ होता है “जबकि” या “इसके विपरीत।”)
Example: He is tall, whereas his brother is short.
Explain why other options are incorrect:
· where ever: means “in any place” (जहाँ भी) – incorrect because the sentence talks about contrast, not place.
· whether: means “if” or “in case” (क्या / यदि) – incorrect, used for choices or conditions.
· when ever: means “at any time” (जब भी) – incorrect because it refers to time, not contrast.
Information booster:
Conjunctions like whereas, while, though, although are used to join contrasting clauses.