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    The word "bank" is a homonym. In which sentence does it mean the side of a river?
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    The word "bank" is a homonym. In which sentence does it mean the side of a river?

    A.

    She deposited her salary in the bank.

    B.

    They had a picnic on the bank of the Ganga.

    C.

    He decided to bank on his friends for support.

    D.

    The central bank controls the country's money supply.

    Correct option is B

    The correct option is (b).

    Explanation:
    The word 'bank' has multiple meanings. In Option (B), it refers to the land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake. (नदी का किनारा)

    Meanings in other options:

    • Option A & D: Refer to a financial institution where money is kept or lent. (बैंक/वित्तीय संस्थान)
    • Option C: Used as a verb 'bank on', meaning to rely on or depend on someone/something. (भरोसा करना)
    So the correct answer is (b)

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