Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
Students should be ________ (sincere) in their studies.

Correct option is D

The correct synonym for "sincere" is "serious." Sincere: implies being genuine and honest, typically in one's intentions or feelings. (ईमानदार) Example: He was sincere in his apology to her. Serious: implies an attitude of gravity or earnestness toward something considered important. (गंभीर) Example: She was serious about her studies. Synonyms: genuine, heartfelt, earnest Antonyms: insincere, dishonest, frivolous Meanings of other options: · factual: concerned with what is actually the case (वास्तविक) · legit: conforming to the laws or rules (वैध) · literal: taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration (शाब्दिक)