Select the most appropriate meaning of the given proverb.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The proverb "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink" means:
  • It is possible to show someone an opportunity or provide them with the means to do something, but you cannot force them to take advantage of it. (आप किसी को अवसर प्रदान कर सकते हैं, लेकिन उसे इसका लाभ उठाने के लिए मजबूर नहीं कर सकते)
• Example: Despite giving him all the necessary resources to study, you can't make him learn if he doesn't want to.
• Hence, the correct explanation of the proverb is: You can provide opportunities, but you can't force someone to take them or make use of them. (आप अवसर प्रदान कर सकते हैं, लेकिन किसी को इसे लेने या इसका उपयोग करने के लिए मजबूर नहीं कर सकते)
• Example: She gave her son all the tools he needed to succeed, but she couldn't make him use them.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: You can have a healthy horse by keeping it hydrated.
  • Example: Regular access to clean water is essential for a horse's health.
• Option 3: You can easily force someone to do something.
  • Example: While you can coerce someone into doing a task, it might not be done willingly or effectively.
• Option 4: You can make someone follow your advice.
  • Example: Giving advice is easy, but making someone follow it is not guaranteed.