Choose the option that best represents the antonym of the highlighted word in the sentence.
The courtroom was filled with tumultuous applause after the verdict.

Correct option is A

The correct option is (a).

The highlighted word tumultuous means very noisy, disorderly, and full of disturbance (Hindi meaning: उथल-पुथल भरा / अशांत / शोरगुल वाला). Therefore, its antonym would be quiet, which means calm and without noise (Hindi meaning: शांत).

Step-by-step reasoning:

• Understand the meaning of tumultuous: noisy and chaotic.
• Find the opposite idea: calm, silent, peaceful.
• Among the options, quiet best fits the opposite meaning.

Example: The crowd became tumultuous when the final decision was announced.

Correct answer word (quiet): Quiet means making little or no noise; calm and peaceful (Hindi meaning: शांत).

Example: Please remain quiet in the library.

Synonyms (tumultuous): noisy, turbulent, chaotic, uproarious.

Antonyms (tumultuous): quiet, calm, peaceful, orderly.

Meanings of all the other given options:

• (b) noisy: full of noise; loud (Hindi meaning: शोरगुल वाला).
• (c) loud: producing a strong sound (Hindi meaning: ज़ोरदार).
• (d) enthusiastic: showing great interest/excitement (Hindi meaning: उत्साही).

So the correct answer is (a)