Correct Answer: D) Worsened (बिगड़ा हुआ)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Redressed” (सुधारा हुआ): Corrected a wrong.
Worsened (बिगड़ा हुआ): Made a problem more severe.
Direct Opposition:
Redressed = Improved a situation.
Worsened = Degraded a situation.
Example: “The manager redressed the pay issue but worsened working conditions.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Compensated (क्षतिपूर्ति किया) – Synonym-like (made amends).
Example: “They compensated for the delay with free gifts.”
B) Remedied (उपचार किया) – Synonym of redressed.
Example: “The software bug was remedied quickly.”
C) Rectified (सही किया) – Synonym of redressed.
Example: “The accounts error was rectified.”

Correct Answer: A) Impossible (असंभव)
Explanation:
Feasible (व्यवहार्य) = Capable of being done or possible to accomplish
Impossible (असंभव) = Not able to occur, exist or be done
Example:
“Completing the project in one month is feasible, but finishing it in one week is impossible.”

Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Achievable (प्राप्त करने योग्य) = Able to be accomplished
Example: “With proper planning, these goals are achievable.”

C) Viable (जीवंत/संभव) = Capable of working successfully
Example: “The startup’s business model proved to be viable.”

D) Realistic (यथार्थवादी) = Having a sensible and practical idea
Example: “Her expectations about the project timeline were realistic.”

Correct Answer: A) Conceal (छिपाना)
Explanation:
Ferret (खोजना/पता लगाना) = To search out or discover something through persistent effort
Conceal (छिपाना) = To keep something secret or hidden from view
Example:
“Reporters ferreted out the corruption scandal, while the minister tried to conceal the evidence.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Search (खोजना) = To look for carefully and thoroughly
Example: “The team searched the entire building for clues.”
C) Discover (खोज निकालना) = To find something unexpectedly or through search
Example: “Archaeologists discovered ancient ruins beneath the city.”
D) Investigate (जाँच करना) = To examine systematically
Example: “Police will investigate the crime scene thoroughly.”

Correct Answer: A) Submission (आज्ञापालन)
Explanation:
Defiance (अवज्ञा) = Open resistance or bold disobedience
Submission (आज्ञापालन) = Accepting or yielding to authority
Example:
“The protesters showed defiance by occupying the building, while others chose submission to police orders.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Resistance (प्रतिरोध) = Similar meaning to defiance
Example: “The army met strong resistance from rebel forces.”
C) Rebellion (विद्रोह) = Related concept to defiance
Example: “The peasant rebellion challenged the king’s authority.”
D) Provocation (उकसावा) = Action that causes anger
Example: “His rude remarks were a provocation for the fight.”

Correct Answer: A) Deteriorate (बिगड़ना)
Explanation:
Recuperate (स्वस्थ होना) = To recover from illness or exhaustion
Deteriorate (बिगड़ना) = To become progressively worse
Example:
“After surgery, patients need time to recuperate; without proper care, their condition may deteriorate.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Recover (ठीक होना) = Synonym of recuperate
Example: “It took him three months to recover from pneumonia.”
C) Improve (सुधरना) = Similar meaning (positive change)
Example: “Her health began to improve after starting medication.”
D) Heal (घाव भरना) = Related recovery process
Example: “The wound will heal faster if kept clean.”

Correct Answer: B) Fragile (नाज़ुक)
Explanation:
Resilient (लचीला/सहनशील) = Capable of recovering quickly from difficulties
Fragile (नाज़ुक) = Easily broken or damaged
Example:
“Children are often more resilient than adults, while elderly bones tend to be more fragile.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Weak (कमज़ोर) = Lacking strength (partial opposite)
Example: “The weak bridge couldn’t handle heavy traffic.”
C) Rigid (कठोर) = Unable to bend (different quality)
Example: “The rigid metal frame cracked under pressure.”
D) Brittle (भंगुर) = Hard but breakable (similar to fragile)
Example: “Dry leaves become brittle in autumn.”

Correct Answer: A) Reserved (संयमित)
Explanation:
Outspoken (मुखर/स्पष्टवादी) = Speaking freely and honestly without hesitation
Reserved (संयमित) = Slow to reveal emotions or opinions
Example:
“The outspoken activist openly criticized the policy, while the reserved diplomat chose measured words.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Candid (स्पष्टवादी) = Synonym of outspoken
Example: “Her candid feedback helped improve the project.”
C) Laconic (संक्षिप्त) = Using few words (different quality)
Example: “His laconic reply revealed little about his thoughts.”
D) Quiet (चुपचाप) = Not speaking much (behavioral trait)
Example: “The quiet student preferred listening to speaking.”

Correct Answer: A) Certainty (निश्चितता)
Explanation:
Augury (शकुन/भविष्यवाणी) = The practice of interpreting omens or signs to predict future events
Certainty (निश्चितता) = Something that is definitely true or known
Example:
“Ancient Romans relied on bird auguries before battles, while modern science demands mathematical certainty.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Prophecy (भविष्यवाणी) = Similar predictive concept
Example: “The oracle’s prophecy foretold the kingdom’s fall.”
C) Omen (शकुन) = Sign used in augury
Example: “A black cat crossing your path was considered an omen.”
D) Prediction (पूर्वानुमान) = Related forecasting activity
Example: “The weather prediction proved accurate.”

Correct Answer: A) Significant (महत्वपूर्ण)
Explanation:
Paltry (तुच्छ/नगण्य) = Small and insignificant amount
Significant (महत्वपूर्ण) = Large or important enough to be noticed
Example:
“The CEO dismissed the paltry sum offered, holding out for a significant compensation package.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Meager (अल्प) = Similar meaning to paltry
Example: “The refugees survived on meager rations.”
C) Trivial (तुच्छ) = Synonym for insignificant
Example: “She dismissed the trivial concerns.”
D) Negligible (नगण्य) = Nearly identical meaning
Example: “The difference in price was negligible.”

Correct Answer: A) Unprofitable (अलाभकारी)
Explanation:
Lucrative (लाभदायक) = Producing wealth or profit
Unprofitable (अलाभकारी) = Not yielding profit or gain
Example:
“While the tech startup proved lucrative, the restaurant business remained unprofitable for years.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
B) Profitable (लाभदायक) = Direct synonym
Example: “The investment became highly profitable within months.”
C) Productive (उत्पादक) = Related but different concept
Example: “The new system made the team more productive.”
D) Rewarding (संतोषजनक) = Positively fulfilling
Example: “Teaching is emotionally rewarding work.”