English Grammar
Synonyms or Antonyms
पडताळलेले उत्तर (Verified)
MPSC सराव प्रश्न:
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. After the conquest, soldiers decided to camp near the fort.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. After the conquest, soldiers decided to camp near the fort.
पर्याय (Options):
A
defend
B
अचूक उत्तर (Official Answer)
defeat
C
decay
D
deface
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण (Detailed Explanation):
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (2)
The correct answer is 'Defeat'.
Explanation & Key Takeaways:
• 'Conquest' signifies the act of gaining control or possession of a place or people by use of military force. ('विजय' or 'अधिकार प्राप्ति').
• Example: The Normans celebrated their conquest of England.
• The word 'defeat', which is the correct antonym, implies unsuccessful circumstances, being defeated or losing in a battle or competition. ('परास्त करना' or 'हार').
• Example: The team suffered a defeat in the last minutes of the game.
• Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
Related Concepts:
• 'Defend', means to protect or guard against attack or harm. In Hindi, it is expressed as ('रक्षा करना' or 'सुरक्षा करना').
• 'Decay', signifies the process of becoming progressively worse in quality; decomposition or rot. ('अपक्षय' or 'सड़ना').
• 'Deface', means to spoil or mar the surface or the appearance of something. ('बिगाड़ना').