Choose the option that offers the correct meaning of the underlined expression:

Few persons can keep a secret.

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. "Not many persons".

Key Points

• The word "Few" refers to a small number of people or things, often implying scarcity or insufficiency. (कुछ / बहुत कम)
  • Example: Few students attended the lecture on a rainy day.
• The correct interpretation of "Few persons can keep a secret" means that not many people are capable of keeping a secret, highlighting the rarity of this ability. (बहुत कम लोग यह कर सकते हैं)
  • Example: Few individuals have the discipline to resist gossiping about secrets.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: Many persons (बहुत से लोग): Refers to a large number of people.
  • Example: Many persons were invited to the wedding.
• Option 2: All persons (सभी लोग): Refers to every individual without exception.
  • Example: All persons in the room clapped when the speech ended.
• Option 3: No person (कोई भी व्यक्ति नहीं): Refers to the absence of any individual.
  • Example: No person was allowed to enter the restricted area.