Choose the appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence:-
The gallant firefighter rushed into the burning house to rescue the trapped child.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → honourable
Gallant: The primary meaning is brave, heroic, or courageous. It also carries a connotation of chivalry and honour (e.g., a gallant rescue).
Honourable: Means deserving of respect or upholding a high sense of moral duty/integrity.
Note: The given answer is as per NTA. However, stalwart could also be an answer to this question. It means strong, and brave. In the context of rushing into a fire, it emphasizes strength and bravery. The act of rushing into a burning building is the ultimate display of bravery (stalwart/gallant).