SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 14

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2023 - 27 June 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence.

Artificial

My uncle, who is a native of Australia, is a logical thinker and says that natural and unnatural stones both look beautiful in gold jewellery.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Given word: Artificial
Meaning: Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally
Example: Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing.

Antonym: Natural
Meaning: Existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example: Natural diamonds are more expensive than synthetic ones.

Meaning of the other words:
Unnatural: Not natural; contrary to the course of nature
Native: Belonging to a particular place by birth
Logical: Based on clear reasoning

Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.