Question:
Which word is closest in meaning to parlour?
The guests waited quietly in the parlour while tea was being prepared.
दिए गए वाक्य में ‘parlour’ के अर्थ के सबसे निकट कौन सा शब्द है?
The guests waited quietly in the parlour while tea was being prepared.
Options:
- Kitchen
- Bedroom
- Sitting room
- Courtyard
- Kitchen (रसोई)
- Bedroom (शयनकक्ष)
- Sitting room (बैठक/स्वागत कक्ष)
- Courtyard (आंगन)
Correct Answer: c)
Explanation:
A ‘parlour’ is a sitting room in a private house for entertaining guests. Hence, ‘Sitting room’ is the direct equivalent.
‘Parlour’ का अर्थ बैठक या बैठने का कमरा (Sitting room) होता है जहाँ मेहमानों का स्वागत किया जाता है।