Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

Science is a subject of my interest but by telling me about the drawbacks of studying science, you have put me in a dilemma.

A dilemma is a situation where you have to choose between two difficult alternatives, creating uncertainty or confusion. The context perfectly fits: the speaker was interested in science, but hearing its drawbacks has created uncertainty about whether to pursue it. 'Diplomatic situation', 'right direction', or 'wrong direction' don't capture this state of being torn between choices.