SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 8

SSC CHSL - 2 June 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.

The players seem to be suffering from exertion.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1. i.e. inaction.

The meanings of the given words are:

Exertion: Physical or mental effort and activity; the act of putting forth energy or force to achieve a specific goal or result.

Inaction: The lack of action, activity, or movement; the state of not taking any action or making no effort to do something.

Suffocation: The condition of being deprived of air or oxygen, leading to difficulty in breathing and potentially causing death.

Traction: The act of pulling or drawing something along a surface with the use of force or friction; the grip or adhesion between two surfaces.

Reaction: A response or behavior triggered by a stimulus or event; a response to a situation or circumstance, often based on emotions or thoughts.

Thus, the most appropriate antonym for the given word is inaction.