Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
Education gives people the knowledge and skills they need to stay healthy, get jobs and foster tolerance.

Correct option is D

The correct synonym of the given word is (d) endurance.
Tolerance:
· Meaning: The ability or willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own.
· (Hindi: सहिष्णुता, सहनशीलता)
· ✅ Example: Religious tolerance is necessary for peace in society.
Endurance:
· Meaning: The ability to bear pain, hardship, or unpleasant situations for a long time without giving up.
· (Hindi: सहनशक्ति, सहनशीलता)
· ✅ Example: Athletes require great physical endurance during competitions.
Synonyms: patience, acceptance, resilience, endurance.
Antonyms: intolerance, narrow-mindedness, rigidity, impatience.
Meanings of the given other options:
· (a) Entrench: To establish firmly or securely (Hindi: दृढ़ता से स्थापित करना)
· (b) Distrust: Lack of trust or confidence (Hindi: अविश्वास)
· (c) Lethargy: A state of tiredness or lack of energy (Hindi: सुस्ती, आलस्य)