Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
The sporadic instructions of the invigilators distracted the examinee.

Correct option is C

The correct synonym of the given word is (c) Occasional.
Given Word:
Sporadic: Happening at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated. (छिटपुट)
Example: There were sporadic outbreaks of violence in the city.
Correct Answer Word:
Occasional: Occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly. (कभी-कभी होने वाला)
Example: She makes occasional visits to her hometown.
Synonyms: random, irregular, infrequent, intermittent.
Antonyms: regular, frequent, constant, continuous.
Meanings of all other options:
· Indirect: (अप्रत्यक्ष) Not directly caused by or resulting from something.
· Continuous: (लगातार) Without interruption or pause.
· Repetitive: (दोहराया गया) Repeating the same thing over and over.
Thus, Occasional is the correct synonym for Sporadic.