Choose the antonym of ‘diligent’:

Correct option is C

The correct antonym of the given word is (c) Lazy.
Given word — diligent: marked by steady, earnest, and energetic effort; hardworking and careful (मेहनती, परिश्रमी). A diligent person pays close attention to detail and persists until the task is done.
Example: The diligent student revised her notes every evening.
Correct answer word — lazy: unwilling to work or use energy; habitually idle or inactive (आलसी). A lazy person avoids effort and postpones tasks.
Example: He lost the opportunity because he was too lazy to apply on time.
Synonyms (for diligent): hardworking, industrious, assiduous, conscientious.
Antonyms (for diligent): lazy, indolent, idle, slothful.
Meanings of all the other given options:
· Meticulous: very careful and precise; paying extreme attention to detail (सूक्ष्मदर्शी/अत्यंत सावधान).
· Efficient: achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort (कुशल/प्रभावी).
· Hardworking: putting a lot of effort and care into work (मेहनती/परिश्रमी).