Correct option is A
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“Expandable”: Capable of increasing in size, volume, or scope; able to be expanded or extended.
Hindi meaning: फैलाया जा सकने वाला, विस्तार योग्य।
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Example Sentence: The storage capacity of this device is expandable up to 1 TB.
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Correct Synonym – “Flexible”: “Flexible” means able to bend easily without breaking; capable of being modified or adapted.
Hindi meaning: लचीला, परिवर्तनशील।
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Why it's correct: Something that is expandable often has the quality of being adaptable or modifiable—features closely related to being “flexible.” Both imply adjustability and capacity for change or extension.
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Example Sentence: The plan is flexible enough to accommodate new changes.
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Synonyms of “Expandable”: extendable, stretchable, elastic, adaptable.
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Antonyms of “Expandable”: fixed, rigid, limited.
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Meanings of Other Options:
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(b) Resistant – Opposed or immune to something; not yielding. (प्रतिरोधक)
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(c) Rigid – Not flexible or adaptable; stiff. (कड़ा, अकड़ा हुआ) → Opposite in meaning
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(d) Straight – Not curved or bent. (सीधा) → Unrelated in context
Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of “Expandable” is (a) flexible.