In the following five item consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or group of words. Select the word that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ZEAL

The correct answer is: Apathy.

Key Points

• The word "zeal" means great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. (उत्साह)
  • Example: His zeal for the project inspired everyone on the team to work harder.
• "Apathy" refers to a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. (उदासीनता)
  • Example: The general apathy of the students was evident during the lecture.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'zeal' is 'apathy'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Apathy.

Additional Information

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

• Intolerance (असहिष्णुता): Unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own.
  • Example: His intolerance towards different cultures made it difficult for him to form friendships.
• Inefficiency (अक्षमता): Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting resources.
  • Example: The inefficiency of the old machine resulted in frequent breakdowns.
• Senile (वृद्धजनित): Showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties.
  • Example: His senile condition required constant care and attention.