Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence.
Youth is the time when the seeds of character is sown.

Correct option is D

The correct replacement for the highlighted segment is (d) the seeds of character are sown.
Explanation:
The sentence refers to a general truth about youth. In such cases, the present tense is used. Additionally, the subject "seeds" is plural, so the verb should be "are" instead of "is."
Correct sentence: Youth is the time when the seeds of character are sown.
Grammatical Rule Used:
· Subject-verb agreement: Plural subjects (like "seeds") require plural verbs (like "are").
· General truths or habitual actions are stated in the simple present tense.
Explanation of the grammatical rule in Hindi:
वाक्य सामान्य सत्य को व्यक्त करता है, इसलिए 'are sown' का उपयोग किया जाता है। साथ ही, "seeds" बहुवचन है, इसलिए "is" की जगह "are" का उपयोग सही है।
Meanings of other options:
· (a) the seeds of character will have been sowing:
· Incorrect: The future perfect continuous tense is not suitable here.
· (b) the seeds of character had been sown:
· Incorrect: The past perfect tense is used for actions completed before another past action, which is not the context here.
· (c) the seeds of character were sown:
· Incorrect: This refers to a completed action in the past, which does not align with the timeless truth described.