SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 2

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q2

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The library sessions were conducive for healthy discussions.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e., Unfavourable.

 

Antonym Concept: Finding the opposite meaning

Meaning of the given word:
Conducive means making it easy, likely, or possible for something to happen; helpful.
Example: A quiet room is conducive to studying.

Antonym Explanation:
An antonym will mean not helpful or not promoting something.
Unfavourable means not helpful or not supportive; likely to cause problems.

Correction:
Replace “conducive” with unfavourable for the opposite meaning.

Final sentence: The library sessions were unfavourable for healthy discussions.

Conclusion: The correct antonym is Unfavourable.