SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Const (English) - 29 Feb 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q2

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Novelty

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Stagnation.

'Novelty' means something new and unusual. Out of all the options, 'Stagnation' is the correct antonym which means to stay the same and not change. 

Other options mean:

'Tradition' means Long-established customs or beliefs passed from generation to generation.

'Creation' is the act of causing something new to happen or exist.

'Pursue' means to try to achieve something.