Match the words in Column I with their correct antonyms in Column II and select the correct option.
Column I Column II A. Ephemeral 1. Careless B. Benevolent 2. Permanent C. Obscure 3. Clear D. Meticulous 4. Malevolent
Match the words in Column I with their correct antonyms in Column II and select the correct option.
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| A. Ephemeral | 1. Careless |
| B. Benevolent | 2. Permanent |
| C. Obscure | 3. Clear |
| D. Meticulous | 4. Malevolent |
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 3
The correct antonym pairs are:
| Word | Antonym |
|---|---|
| Ephemeral | Permanent |
| Benevolent | Malevolent |
| Obscure | Clear |
| Meticulous | Careless |
This gives A–2, B–4, C–3, D–1.
Traps:
Ephemeral means short-lived, so its opposite is permanent.
Benevolent means kind, so its opposite is malevolent.
Obscure can mean unclear, so its opposite is clear.
Meticulous means very careful, so its opposite is careless.
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