Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The police department’s image was tarnished after the high-profile murder case.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e., tainted.

Key Points

• The word "tarnished" means to damage or ruin the good quality of something. (खराब होना)
  • Example: Her reputation was tarnished after the scandal.
• "Tainted" means having a moral defect; infected or corrupted. (दूषित)
  • Example: The evidence presented in the trial was tainted, making it unreliable.
• Hence, we can infer that the word 'tarnished' is similar in meaning to 'tainted'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e., tainted.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Enhanced (बढ़ा हुआ): To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something.
  • Example: The new software enhanced the performance of the computer.
• Restored (पुनःस्थापित): To bring back to a former or original condition.
  • Example: The old painting was carefully restored to its original beauty.
• Assigned (सौंपा गया): Appointed to a particular task or position.
  • Example: The manager assigned the task to the new employee.