Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word in the following sentence.
They put in their sincere efforts and were lauded for their endeavours.

Correct option is A

The correct synonym of the given word is (a) efforts.
Given word (Endeavours): serious attempts to achieve something; sustained efforts directed toward a goal. (Hindi: प्रयास/उद्यम)
Example: Her scientific endeavours led to a groundbreaking discovery.
Correct answer word (Efforts): physical or mental energy put into doing something; attempts to accomplish a task. (Hindi: प्रयास/मेहनत)
Example: Their efforts finally paid off when the project succeeded.
Synonyms: attempts, enterprises, ventures, pursuits.
Antonyms: idleness, inaction, passivity, apathy.
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (b) passivity: lack of initiative or resistance; inactivity (Hindi: निष्क्रियता/उदासीनता)
· (c) fun: enjoyment, amusement (Hindi: मज़ा/मनोरंजन)
· (d) drop: fall or let go; a small quantity of liquid; decline (Hindi: गिरना/बूंद/कमी)