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

The correct option to fill in the blank is (e) adhere.
“Adhere to” means to follow/comply with rules or plans; sticking to the timeline (not changing scope) is the intended sense. (Hindi: पालन करना/दृढ़तापूर्वक लगे रहना).
Example: Please adhere to the sprint calendar and avoid scope creep.
Explain why other options are incorrect.
· finalize: to make final (Hindi: अंतिम रूप देना); not about following a plan.
· extend: to lengthen (Hindi: विस्तारित करना); changes the timeline.
· revise: to alter (Hindi: संशोधित करना); implies changing content/plan.
· ignore: to disregard (Hindi: अनदेखा करना); opposite of following.