Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word:
At sunset, the waters of the Ganga at Varanasi took on a golden hue.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → a colour or shade
| Hue (underlined word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a colour or a shade of a colour |
| Example | The leaves turned a bright orange hue in autumn. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: a thin layer of mist — Incorrect. This is the meaning of haze. Example: On winter mornings in Delhi, a grey haze hangs over the roads and buildings.
Option 2: a gentle movement of water — Incorrect. This is the meaning of ripple. Example: When Rohan dropped a pebble into the pond, a small ripple spread across the water.
Option 4: to cut with an axe — Incorrect. This is the meaning of hew. Example: The villagers had to hew logs for the new bridge.