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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 65

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q65

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Primeval

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Recent

Primeval refers to something ancient, existing from the earliest times, or primitive in nature.

The meanings of the options are as follows.

  • Autochthonic: This term refers to something native or indigenous to a particular region, which can be related to "primeval" but not necessarily its direct antonym.

  • Primal: This term is closely related to "primeval" as it also means something primitive or existing from the beginning. It's not a direct antonym but has a similar meaning.

  • Recent: This is the most appropriate antonym. "Recent" means something that has happened or been created in the near past, which is the opposite of "primeval" referring to ancient or very old times.

  • Indigenous: This term is related to native or original inhabitants of a place, similar to "autochthonic" and not a direct antonym for "primeval."

 Hence, the correct antonym would be Recent.