Select the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below:-

If he were not industrious, the ambitious project would have taken a different turn.

indolent

The correct answer is Option (1) → indolent

• Industrious (Adjective): Diligent and hardworking.

• Indolent (Adjective): Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. This is the direct opposite.

Other Options: 

• Assiduous is a synonym for industrious (showing great care and perseverance).

• Positive relates to optimism or affirmation, not work ethic.

• Domitable means capable of being defeated or controlled. (Unrelated.)