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Select the option in which the word ‘nadir’ is used correctly.
Question

Select the option in which the word ‘nadir’ is used correctly.

A.

The nadir of a man’s life comes when he feels happy about his selfless service to mankind.

B.

The Sahitya Academy Award was announced in recognition of the nadir in the writer’s literary achievements.

C.

Tenzing Norgay reached the nadir of the Everest summit and created history.

D.

The recent court ruling sentencing the politician on criminal charges marked the nadir in his political career.

Correct option is D

Option (d) is the correct usage of the word "nadir".
· Nadir means the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.
· In option (d), the context correctly reflects a downfall in the politician’s career, aligning with the meaning of "nadir".
�� Remember:
· Nadir = lowest point (extreme failure, downfall)
· Zenith = highest point (peak, success)

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