Correct Answer: A) Freedom (स्वतंत्रता)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Captivity” (कैद/बंदी): The state of being imprisoned or confined.
Example: “The bird struggled to escape its captivity in the small cage.”
Freedom (स्वतंत्रता): The state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.
Direct Opposition:
Captivity = Imprisonment, confinement
Freedom = Liberation, independence
Example: “After 10 years in captivity, the political prisoner finally gained freedom.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Liberty (आज़ादी) – Means freedom (synonym, not antonym).
Example: “The constitution protects individual liberties.”
C) Confinement (कैद) – Means imprisonment (synonym of captivity).
Example: “The criminal was placed in solitary confinement.”

Correct Answer: B) Devoted husband (समर्पित पति)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Philanderer” (छिनाल): Man who engages in casual affairs.
Devoted husband (समर्पित पति): Man committed to his marriage.
Direct Opposition:
Philanderer = Uncommitted to partners.
Devoted husband = Fully committed to one partner.
Example: “The philanderer dated many women, while his friend was a devoted husband.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Playboy (चंचल प्रेमी) – Synonym of philanderer.
Example: “The young playboy broke many hearts.”
C) Casanova (कामुक व्यक्ति) – Synonym of philanderer.
Example: “He earned a reputation as a Casanova in college.”
D) Flirt (छेड़खानी करने वाला) – Related behavior to philandering.
Example: “Her friendly nature was mistaken for flirting.”

Correct Answer: A) Preserve (संरक्षित करना)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Alter” (परिवर्तन करना):
• To change or modify something.
• Example: “She decided to alter her dress to fit better.”
Preserve (संरक्षित करना):
• To maintain something in its original state; to protect from change.
• Direct Opposition:
Alter = To change.
Preserve = To keep unchanged.
• Example: “While some chefs alter traditional recipes, others strive to preserve them.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Permute (क्रम बदलना) – Means to rearrange (similar to altering).
Example: “He permuted the letters to form new words.”
C) Protect (सुरक्षित करना) – Means to guard from harm (doesn’t oppose change).
Example: “Laws protect consumers from fraud.”
D) Preach (उपदेश देना) – Means to advocate religious/moral teachings (unrelated).
Example: “The priest preached about kindness.”

Correct Answer: C) Plenitude (प्रचुरता)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Paucity” (अभाव): Insufficient quantity.
Plenitude (प्रचुरता): Abundant quantity.
Direct Opposition:
Paucity = Scarcity.
Plenitude = Abundance.
Example: “The paucity of resources in rural areas contrasts with urban plenitude.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Scarcity (दुर्लभता) – Synonym of paucity.
Example: “Water scarcity affects many villages.”
B) Deficiency (कमी) – Synonym of paucity.
Example: “Iron deficiency causes anemia.”
D) Lack (अभाव) – Synonym of paucity.
Example: “Her lack of experience was evident.”

Correct Answer: D) Wealth (धन)

Explanation:
Meaning of “Penury” (दरिद्रता): Extreme poverty.
Wealth (धन): Abundance of valuable possessions.
Direct Opposition:
Penury = Extreme poverty.
Wealth = Abundant resources.
Example: “His journey from penury to wealth inspired many.”

Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Destitution (अकिंचनता) – Synonym of penury.
Example: “War left many in destitution.”

B) Need (आवश्यकता) – Requirement (not direct opposite).
Example: “There’s a need for clean water.”

C) Scarcity (कमी) – Shortage (related but not opposite).
Example: “Scarcity of jobs worsened poverty.”

Correct Answer: D) Clothed (कपड़े पहने हुए)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Bare” (नंगा): Without covering.
Clothed (कपड़े पहने हुए): Wearing garments.
Direct Opposition:
Bare = Uncovered.
Clothed = Covered.
Example: “The bare statue was later clothed in ceremonial robes.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Empty (खाली) – Synonym-like (lacking contents).
Example: “The room was bare and empty.”
B) Naked (नंगा) – Synonym of bare.
Example: “The naked truth was hard to accept.”
C) Plain (सादा) – Simple (unrelated to coverage).
Example: “She preferred plain designs.”

Correct Answer: B) Resolution (समाधान)

Explanation:
Meaning of “Predicament” (दुविधा): Difficult situation.
Resolution (समाधान): A firm decision or solution.
Direct Opposition:
Predicament = Problem.
Resolution = Solution.
Example: “After hours of predicament, the committee reached a resolution.”

Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Crisis (संकट) – Synonym of predicament.
Example: “The economic crisis created a national predicament.”

C) Trouble (मुसीबत) – Synonym of predicament.
Example: “His lies got him into trouble.”

D) Dilemma (दुविधा) – Synonym of predicament.
Example: “She faced a moral dilemma.”

Correct Answer: A) Sanction (अनुमोदन/मंजूरी)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Repeal” (निरसन/रद्द करना): To revoke or annul a law or act officially.
Example: “The government decided to repeal the outdated tax law.”
Sanction (अनुमोदन/मंजूरी): To give official permission or approval.
Direct Opposition:
Repeal = Cancel officially.
Sanction = Approve officially.
Example: “While Parliament repealed the old policy, it sanctioned a new one.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Perpetuate (स्थायी बनाना) – Means to make something continue indefinitely (not opposite).
Example: “The myth was perpetuated for generations.”
C) Pass (पारित करना) – Means to approve (similar to sanction but not strongest opposite).
Example: “The assembly passed the new bill.”
D) Cancel (रद्द करना) – Synonym of repeal.
Example: “They canceled the event due to rain.”

Correct Answer: C) Obstacle (बाधा)

Explanation:
Meaning of “Impetus” (प्रेरणा): Driving force.
Obstacle (बाधा): Thing that blocks progress.
Direct Opposition:
Impetus = Promotes movement.
Obstacle = Prevents movement.
Example: “The tax cuts provided impetus for growth, while regulations acted as obstacles.”

Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Motivation (प्रोत्साहन) – Synonym of impetus.
B) Stimulus (उत्तेजना) – Synonym of impetus.
D) Momentum (गति) – Related concept (not opposite).

Correct Answer: B) Forthright (स्पष्टवादी)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Insidious” (कपटपूर्ण): Acting or spreading harmfully but subtly or gradually.
Example: “The insidious nature of the disease made early detection difficult.”
Forthright (स्पष्टवादी): Direct and honest in manner or speech.
Direct Opposition:
Insidious = Hidden deceit.
Forthright = Open honesty.
Example: “While the corporate memo used insidious language, the whistleblower’s statement was forthright.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Deceptive (भ्रमित करने वाला) – Means misleading (synonym of insidious).
Example: “The deceptive packaging made the product appear larger.”
C) Gradual (क्रमिक) – Means happening slowly (similar to insidious’ progression).
Example: “The gradual erosion of the coastline continued for decades.”
D) Treacherous (विश्वासघाती) – Means dangerously deceitful (synonym).
Example: “The treacherous mountain path claimed many lives.”