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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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