Choose the antonym of ‘veracity’:

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the given word is (a) Falsehood.
Given word — ‘veracity’: Veracity means the quality of being true, honest, and accurate; it denotes conformity to facts and truth (Hindi: सत्यता/सच्चाई). It is used to evaluate statements, reports, or a person’s habit of telling the truth.
Example: The veracity of the witness’s statement was confirmed by video footage.
Correct answer word — ‘falsehood’: Falsehood means the state of being untrue; a lie or something intended to deceive (Hindi: असत्य/झूठ). It is the direct opposite of truth or truthfulness.
Example: The journalist exposed the falsehood spread on social media.
Synonyms (for veracity): truthfulness, accuracy, fidelity, honesty.
Antonyms (for veracity): falsehood, dishonesty, mendacity, deceit.
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (b) Accuracy: correctness; freedom from error (Hindi: शुद्धता/सटीकता).
· (c) Truthfulness: the quality of being true or honest (Hindi: सच्चाई/सत्यवादिता).
· (d) Honesty: integrity; adherence to moral and ethical principles (Hindi: ईमानदारी).