Correct Answer - Option 3 : eminent
The correct answer is 'eminent'.
- The most appropriate usage for the given fill-in-the-blank is 'eminent'.
- The word 'eminent' means '(used about a person) famous and important (व्यक्ति) प्रख्यात और महत्वपूर्ण; प्रतिष्ठित'.
- Example: He is eminent both as a sculptor and as a portrait painter.
- In the given context the word 'eminent' fits the best because an 'eminent' person is well-known and respected, especially because they are good at their profession.
- Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 3.
Correct Sentence: Shekhar Gupta is one of the eminent journalists of India.
- Let's look at the meaning of other words given in the options:
| Words |
Meaning |
| Imminent |
(usually used about something unpleasant) almost certain to happen very soon
(प्रायः अप्रिय बात) बहुत शीघ्र लगभग निश्चित रूप से घटित होने वाली; सन्निकट, आसन्न, अवश्यंभावी
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| Exponent |
a person who supports an idea, a theory, etc. and persuades others that it is good
मत, वाद आदि का समर्थक और प्रचारक
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| Pertinent |
closely connected with the subject being discussed
चर्चाधीन विषय से गहरे संबंधित; संगत, प्रासंगिक
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