Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
The Department of Educational Policy is committed to the study of educational policy, analyse, and evaluate educational programmes, to identify trends, understand outcomes and guide policy and practice, towards finding solutions to current problems in educational governance and management.

Correct option is B

The correct synonym of the given word is (b) Dedicated.

Given word: Committed – Being loyal and devoted to a task or cause.
(Hindi: समर्पित / प्रतिबद्ध)

Example: She is committed to achieving excellence in education.

Correct answer word: Dedicated – Devoted to a particular purpose or task.
(Hindi: निष्ठावान / समर्पित)

Example: He is dedicated to the welfare of street children.

Synonyms: Loyal, Devoted, Dedicated, Faithful
Antonyms: Apathetic, Irresponsible, Indifferent, Negligent

Meanings of other options:
· (a) Affiliated – Officially attached or associated with an organization (संलग्न)
· (c) Inclined – Having a tendency toward something (झुका हुआ)
· (d) Apathetic – Lacking interest or concern (उदासीन)