Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to replace the underlined word in the following sentence.
Darwin drew our attention to the gradual accumulation of unfavourable traits and its direct relationship with the survival of those presumed lucky species, which then serve as breeding grounds for more desirable traits.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. advantageous.
Unfavourable means not beneficial, disadvantageous, or harmful.
Example: The team lost the match due to unfavourable weather conditions.
Advantageous means beneficial or providing a positive outcome.
Example: Learning multiple languages is advantageous for career growth.
Meaning of the other options:
Fulfilling: Giving satisfaction or meaning (not an antonym).
Steady: Constant or stable (not opposite in meaning).
Negative: Related to bad or undesirable aspects (not directly opposite to unfavourable).
Hence, the chosen option is correct.