A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.

Be it a chaat or a refreshing lemonade, lemon is the need of the hour in _______ summers.

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  1. banging
  2. freezing
  3. scorching
  4. alleviating 

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Option 3 : scorching
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The correct answer is: scorching.Key Points

  • Let us look at the meaning of the given words.
    • Banging: A continuing very loud noise. (लगातार बहुत तेज आवाज)
    • Freezing: Extremely cold or turning to ice. (अत्यधिक ठंडा या बर्फ में बदल जाना)
    • Scorching: Burning; very hot. (जलता हुआ; बहुत गर्म)
      • For example- It was scorching hot inside the greenhouse.
    • Alleviating: To make pain or problems less severe. (दर्द या समस्याओं को कम गंभीर बनाने के लिए)
  • ​As per the meaning of the given words "Scorching" is the most appropriate word.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete sentence: Be it a chaat or a refreshing lemonade, lemon is the need of the hour in scorching summers.

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