Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
After the floods, Uttarakhand was in a _______(ravaged) condition.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. restored.
Given word: Ravaged
Meaning: Destroyed, damaged badly
Example: The cyclone ravaged the coastal villages.
Antonym (Restored): Brought back to good condition, repaired
Meaning: Returned to its original or better state
Example: The old building was beautifully restored by the government.
Meaning of the other words:
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Influenced = Affected by something or someone
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Ratified = Officially approved or confirmed
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Languid = Weak, without energy
Hence, the chosen option is correct.