Choose the correct one-word substitution for the blank in the sentence below.
Despite knowing the importance of the assignment, Rahul kept delaying it until the last minute — a clear case of ________.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The sentence says:
“kept delaying it until the last minute”
This directly means:
putting things off / delaying work unnecessarily
Other options:
Exaggeration → overstatement
Temptation → desire to do something
Negotiation → discussion to reach agreement
Hindi meaning:
Procrastination = टालमटोल करना / काम को टालते रहना