The question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank to make it meaningfully complete.
The manager asked the team to ________ strictly to the timeline, not the scope.

Correct option is E

Correct Answer: E — adhere

Completed Sentence

“The manager asked the team to adhere strictly to the timeline, not the scope.”

Explanation

The correct collocation is “adhere to”, which means to follow or stick to rules, plans, or schedules.

• Adhere (to) = to follow strictly
  Hindi: पालन करना / कड़ाई से मानना

Thus, the manager is asking the team to follow the timeline strictly.

Option-wise Meanings (with Hindi meanings)

A. finalize

• Meaning: to complete or settle something
  Hindi: अंतिम रूप देना
  Does not fit with timeline.

B. extend

• Meaning: to make something longer
  Hindi: बढ़ाना / विस्तार करना
  Opposite of the intended meaning.

C. revise

• Meaning: to modify or review something
  Hindi: संशोधन करना
  Not suitable here.

D. ignore

• Meaning: to pay no attention to
  Hindi: अनदेखा करना
  Contradicts the sentence.

E. adhere

• Meaning: to follow or stick to something strictly
  Hindi: पालन करना / अनुसरण करना
  Correct.

Therefore, Option E is the correct answer.