Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
PROCLIVITY

Correct option is D

The correct synonym of the given word is (d) Tendency.
PROCLIVITY: A natural or habitual inclination toward something, often implying a leaning that is fairly strong or recurrent; sometimes with a slight suggestion of predisposition. (Hindi: रुझान, प्रवृत्ति, झुकाव)
Example: She has a proclivity for detailed archival research.
TENDENCY (correct answer): A likelihood or direction of behavior, development, or thought; a propensity that makes a particular outcome more probable. (Hindi: प्रवृत्ति, रुझान)
Example: In hot weather, there is a tendency for tempers to fray.
Synonyms: inclination, propensity, penchant, predisposition.
Antonyms: aversion, disinclination, antipathy, reluctance.
Meanings of all the other given options:
· Impulse: a sudden, unreflective urge to act. (Hindi: आवेग)
· Instinct: an innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior; inborn tendency. (Hindi: सहज वृत्ति)
· Habit: a settled or regular practice; something done repeatedly. (Hindi: आदत)
Note: While all four can relate to “leanings,” tendency most directly aligns with the general, consistent proclivity described.