Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms in List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Word | Antonym | ||
| (A) | Indictment | (I) | Vindication |
| (B) | Inquisitive | (II) | Fatuous |
| (C) | Prudent | (III) | Orderly |
| (D) | Unruly | (IV) | Apathetic |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Indictment | (I) Vindication | An indictment is a formal charge or accusation of wrongdoing. Vindication is clearing someone of blame or suspicion. The two words are antonyms. | The indictment charged the minister with fraud. |
| (B) Inquisitive | (IV) Apathetic | Inquisitive means eager to know and ask questions. Apathetic means showing no interest or concern. The two words are antonyms. | The inquisitive child asked questions about everything. |
| (C) Prudent | (II) Fatuous | Prudent means sensible and careful in judgement. Fatuous means silly and foolish. Fatuous is the antonym among the options. | It is prudent to save some money every month. |
| (D) Unruly | (III) Orderly | Unruly means disorderly and hard to control. Orderly means well arranged and well behaved. The two words are antonyms. | The unruly crowd broke through the barriers. |
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