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    Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the highlighted word in the sentence. It is an obsolete law and ought to
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    Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the highlighted word in the sentence.
    It is an obsolete law and ought to be thrown out at the earliest.

    A.

    new

    B.

    current

    C.

    commendable

    D.

    outdated

    Correct option is B


    The correct antonym of "obsolete" is "current."
    Highlighted Word (Obsolete):
    · Meaning: No longer in use; outdated or irrelevant.
    · Hindi Meaning: अप्रचलित या पुराना।
    · Example: The typewriter is now considered obsolete in the digital age.
    Correct Answer Word (Current):
    · Meaning: Modern, in use, or relevant to the present time.
    · Hindi Meaning: वर्तमान में उपयोगी।
    · Example: The current trends in technology are constantly evolving.
    Synonyms of "Obsolete": Outdated, archaic, old-fashioned, antiquated. Antonyms of "Obsolete": Current, modern, up-to-date, relevant.
    Analysis of Other Options:
    · New: Partially correct but not specific to the context of relevance.
    · Commendable: Means praiseworthy (सराहनीय); unrelated to the meaning of "obsolete."
    · Outdated: Synonym of "obsolete," not its opposite.
    The word "current" directly opposes "obsolete" in the context of modern relevance.

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