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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CGL - 16 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Piquant

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Bland.

Antonym Concept: An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning. Since Piquant means flavorful and stimulating to the palate, its opposite would be something tasteless or dull.

Analysis of the words:

  • Piquant: Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor.

  • Bland: Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting; tasteless or mild.

  • Spicy: Flavored with or fragrant with spice (Synonym).

  • Zesty: Piquant or spicy; full of flavor and energy (Synonym).

  • Tart: Having a sharp, pungent taste; sour (Similar in nature).

Correct word: Bland

Reason: While "Spicy," "Zesty," and "Tart" all describe different types of strong or sharp flavors similar to "Piquant," only Bland describes the total absence of such flavor.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.