Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

One should never _______ from pals or activities that formerly provided solace.

The correct answer is: Withdraw

Key Points

• The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is "withdraw." 
• Withdraw: To pull back or retreat; to remove oneself from a situation or activity. (पीछे हटना या पीछे हटना; किसी स्थिति या गतिविधि से स्वयं को दूर करना)
  • Example: After facing a challenging time, it's important not to withdraw from friends or hobbies that used to bring comfort.
• The word "withdraw" fits well in the context of the sentence.
• It conveys the idea that, in times of difficulty or distress, it is essential not to isolate oneself from friends (referred to as "pals" in the sentence) or activities that were previously a source of comfort ("solace").
• The complete sentence would be: One should never withdraw from pals or activities that formerly provided solace.

Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Remove: To take something away or eliminate it from its current position or context. (किसी चीज़ को उसकी वर्तमान स्थिति या संदर्भ से दूर ले जाना या ख़त्म करना)
• Suspend: To temporarily stop or interrupt an activity, process, or status. (किसी गतिविधि, प्रक्रिया या स्थिति को अस्थायी रूप से रोकना या बाधित करना)
• Deduct: To subtract or take away a specific amount or portion from a total. (कुल में से कोई विशिष्ट राशि या भाग घटाना या घटाना)