SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 22

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

• 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:-

• ABOVE means "in a higher place".
• For example:- Language has elevated humans above the other animals. 

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

1. Below- at or to a lower position or level than somebody/something.
2. Less- a smaller amount (of).
3. Down- to or at a lower level or place; from the top towards the bottom of something.
4. Across- from one side of something to the other.

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