Correct Answer: B) Conservative (रूढ़िवादी)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Liberal” (उदार): Tolerant, open to new ideas, or generous.
Example: “The liberal policy welcomed immigrants.”
Conservative (रूढ़िवादी): Preferring traditional views, resistant to change.
Direct Opposition:
Liberal = Embraces change.
Conservative = Resists change.
Example: “Liberal reforms were opposed by conservative groups.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Tolerant (सहिष्णु) – Synonym of liberal.
Example: “The school promoted tolerant attitudes.”
C) Progressive (प्रगतिशील) – Synonym of liberal.
Example: “The progressive tax system helped the poor.”
D) Open-minded (उदार) – Synonym of liberal.
Example: “She was open-minded about alternative medicine.”

Correct Answer: C) Profound (गंभीर)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Shallow” (छिछोरा/अगहरा): Lacking physical, intellectual, or emotional depth.
Example: “The shallow discussion failed to address the core issues.”
Profound (गंभीर): Having great depth (intellectual/emotional).
Direct Opposition:
Shallow = Lacks depth.
Profound = Deep.
Example: “Her shallow remarks contrasted with his profound wisdom.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Superficial (सतही) – Synonym of shallow.
B) Empty (खाली) – Lacking content (unrelated to depth).
D) Artificial (कृत्रिम) – Man-made (irrelevant).

Correct Answer: A) Focus (केंद्रित)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Diversion” (विचलन/मनोरंजन): An activity that diverts attention from the main purpose; a distraction or alternative route.
Example: “The road closure forced a diversion through the village.”
Focus (केंद्रित): Concentrated attention on a primary objective.
Direct Opposition:
Diversion = Distraction/detour.
Focus = Undivided attention.
Example: “While social media creates diversions, meditation improves focus.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Detour (चक्करदार मार्ग) – Synonym of diversion (alternative route).
Example: “The detour added 10 miles to our trip.”
C) Entertainment (मनोरंजन) – Related but not opposite (a type of diversion).
Example: “The circus provided entertainment for the crowd.”
D) Continuation (निरंतरता) – Means uninterrupted progress (not direct opposite).
Example: “The continuation of the project was approved.”

Correct Answer: A) Limited (सीमित)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Widespread” (व्यापक/दूर-दूर तक फैला हुआ): Existing or happening over a large area or among many people.
Example: “There was widespread damage after the hurricane.”
Limited (सीमित): Restricted in size, amount, or extent.
Direct Opposition:
Widespread = Extensive reach.
Limited = Restricted reach.
Example: “While the flu was widespread last winter, cases this year are limited.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Ubiquitous (सर्वव्यापी) – Synonym of widespread.
Example: “Mobile phones have become ubiquitous in modern society.”
C) Common (सामान्य) – Similar to widespread (frequently occurring).
Example: “Cold weather is common in December.”
D) Extensive (विस्तृत) – Synonym of widespread.
Example: “The fire caused extensive damage to the forest.”

Correct Answer: A) Hospitality (सत्कार/आतिथ्य)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Hostility” (शत्रुता/विरोध): Unfriendly or antagonistic behavior; opposition.
Example: “The hostility between the rival gangs led to violent clashes.”
Hospitality (सत्कार/आतिथ्य): Friendly and generous reception of guests or strangers.
Direct Opposition:
Hostility = Unfriendliness, antagonism.
Hospitality = Friendliness, warm reception.
Example: “Despite their political hostility, she showed hospitality to her guests.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Jealousy (ईर्ष्या) – Feeling of envy (unrelated to hostility).
Example: “His jealousy of her success was obvious.”
C) Enmity (शत्रुता) – Synonym of hostility (active hatred).
Example: “Years of enmity divided the two families.”
D) Envy (डाह) – Resentment of others’ advantages (unrelated).
Example: “She felt envy toward her friend’s new car.”

Correct Answer: B) Thin (दुबला)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Corpulent” (मोटा/स्थूल): Excessively fat or obese.
Example: “The corpulent man struggled to climb the stairs.”
Thin (दुबला): Having little flesh or fat on the body.
Direct Opposition:
Corpulent = Excessively fat.
Thin = Lacking fat.
Example: “While his brother was corpulent, he remained thin despite eating well.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Fleshy (मांसल) – Synonym of corpulent (having much flesh).
Example: “The fleshy fruits were ripe and juicy.”
C) Stout (मजबूत/थुलथुल) – Near-synonym (bulky or fat).
Example: “The stout wrestler easily won the match.”
D) Bony (हड्डीदार) – Extremely thin (related but not perfect opposite).
Example: “The bony stray dog needed nourishment.”

Correct Answer: C) Understandable (समझने योग्य)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Inexplicable” (अकथनीय): Impossible to explain.
Understandable (समझने योग्य): Able to be comprehended.
Direct Opposition:
Inexplicable = Unexplainable.
Understandable = Comprehensible.
Example: “While quantum physics seems inexplicable to many, basic math is understandable.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Baffling (चकरा देने वाला) – Synonym of inexplicable.
Example: “The magician’s trick was baffling.”
B) Puzzling (पहेली जैसा) – Synonym of inexplicable.
Example: “His sudden resignation was puzzling.”
D) Mysterious (रहस्यमय) – Near-synonym of inexplicable.
Example: “The mysterious lights in the sky remained unexplained.”

Correct Answer: D) Powerful (शक्तिशाली)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Feeble” (दुर्बल): Lacking strength.
Powerful (शक्तिशाली): Possessing great strength or force.
Direct Opposition:
Feeble = Weak.
Powerful = Strong.
Example: “The feeble light of the candle was replaced by the powerful beam of the flashlight.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Fragile (नाज़ुक) – Synonym of feeble (easily broken).
Example: “Handle the fragile package with care.”
B) Tired (थका हुआ) – Fatigued (related but not opposite).
Example: “After the long journey, he felt tired.”
C) Frail (कमज़ोर) – Synonym of feeble.
Example: “Her frail health worried the family.”

Correct Answer: B) Evasive (टालने वाला)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Candid” (स्पष्टवादी): Frank and straightforward.
Evasive (टालने वाला): Avoiding giving direct answers.
Direct Opposition:
Candid = Direct truth.
Evasive = Avoided truth.
Example: “While the witness was candid, the suspect remained evasive.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Honest (ईमानदार) – Synonym of candid.
Example: “His honest opinion was appreciated.”
C) Sincere (कृतज्ञ) – Synonym of candid.
Example: “She offered sincere apologies.”
D) Blunt (स्पष्टवादी) – Synonym of candid.
Example: “His blunt remarks hurt her feelings.”

Correct Answer: C) Commendation (प्रशंसा)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Calumny” (मिथ्या दोषारोपण/कलंक): The making of false and defamatory statements to damage someone’s reputation.
Example: “The politician sued the newspaper for calumny after false corruption allegations.”
Commendation (प्रशंसा): Formal praise or approval.
Direct Opposition:
Calumny = False accusations to harm reputation.
Commendation = Genuine praise to enhance reputation.
Example: “While his rivals spread calumny, his supporters wrote letters of commendation.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Defamation (मानहानि) – Synonym of calumny (damaging false statements).
Example: “The celebrity won a defamation case against the tabloid.”
D) Praise (प्रशंसा) – Similar to commendation but less formal (not strongest opposite).
Example: “The teacher’s praise motivated the students.”