Choose the word nearest in meaning to the given word.
PHILISTINE

Correct option is B

The correct synonym of the given word is (b) uncultivated.
PHILISTINE — Meaning:
The word philistine refers to a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture, arts, literature, or intellectual pursuits. Such a person lacks refinement and appreciation for intellectual values.
(Hindi: असंस्कृत, कला और संस्कृति से अनभिज्ञ व्यक्ति)
Example:
He dismissed classical music as boring, proving himself to be a philistine.
UNCULTIVATED — Meaning (Correct Answer):
Uncultivated describes a person who lacks education, refinement, or cultural awareness. It closely matches the sense of philistine.
(Hindi: असंस्कृत, अशिक्षित)
Example:
His uncultivated taste in art was evident from his remarks.
Synonyms:
boorish, uncultured, ignorant, unrefined
Antonyms:
cultured, refined, intellectual, sophisticated
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (a) gentle – kind and mild in nature (नम्र)
· (c) stupid – lacking intelligence (मूर्ख)
· (d) rustic – related to rural life; simple (ग्रामीण)