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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 22

SSC GD Constable (English) - 5th March 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q22

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

RATIONAL

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

  • RATIONAL means "(used about a person) able to use logical thought rather than emotions to make decisions".
  • For example:- It all seemed quite rational to me. 

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. Illogical- not sensible or reasonable.
  2. Impatient- not able to stay calm and wait for somebody/something; easily annoyed by somebody/something that seems slow.
  3. Conscious- able to see, hear, feel, etc. things; awake.
  4. Polite- having good manners and showing respect for others.

The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.