SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 21

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. delay.

The meanings of the given words are:

• Haste: Acting with excessive speed or urgency, often without careful consideration, to complete a task or reach a destination quickly.

• Delay: The act of intentionally or unintentionally slowing down or postponing an action, process, or event, resulting in a later start or completion.

• Urgency: A sense of immediate importance or necessity, often prompting quick action or attention to address a situation or task.

• Drive: To motivate, push, or propel oneself or others to take action or achieve a goal, often with determination and energy.

• Pace: The speed or rate at which something happens or progresses, often used to describe the tempo or rhythm of an activity or process.

Thus, the most appropriate antonym for haste is delay.