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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

COMPULSORY

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • COMPULSORY means "that must be done, by law, rules, etc.".
  • For example:- English is compulsory for all students, but art and music are optional. 

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

  1. Optional- that you can choose or not choose.
  2. Essential- completely necessary; that you must have or do.
  3. Important- having great value or influence; very necessary.
  4. Choice- an act of choosing between two or more people or things.

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