What is the correct meaning of the Hindi idiom 'ठीकरा फूटना'?

The question asks to select the option that provides the correct meaning of the idiom (मुहावरा) "ठीकरा फूटना".

Let's analyze the idiom and the given options:

The idiom is: ठीकरा फूटना (Thikra Footna)

This idiom literally translates to "a pot/earthenware breaks," but its idiomatic meaning refers to someone being blamed or held responsible for a mistake, misfortune, or wrongdoing, often unfairly or when the blame is shifted to them.

Now let's look at the options:

1. मुक्त कर देना (Mukti kar dena): This means "to set free" or "to release." This does not match the meaning of the idiom.
2. किसी के सर झूठा दोष लगाना (Kisi ke sar jhootha dosh lagana): This means "to falsely accuse someone" or "to put false blame on someone." This meaning perfectly aligns with the idiom "ठीकरा फूटना," which implies that the blame for something is placed on someone, often unjustly.
3. अन्याय करना (Anyay karna): This means "to do injustice" or "to commit injustice." While being falsely accused can be an injustice, this option is a broader term and doesn't specifically capture the act of placing blame.
4. अनिष्ट की आशंका (Anisht ki ashanka): This means "apprehension of evil" or "fear of misfortune." This is unrelated to the meaning of the idiom.

Based on the analysis, option 2 is the most accurate meaning for the idiom "ठीकरा फूटना".

The final answer is $\text{2}$