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

Correct option is B

Correct synonym: (b) Uncultivated
Meaning of the given word (Philistine):
• Philistine → a person who is indifferent/hostile to art, culture and refined ideas; culturally ignorant; uncultured (Hindi: असंस्कृत व्यक्ति / कला-संस्कृति से अनजान / संकीर्ण सोच वाला)
Example: He is a philistine who mocks literature and art.
Meaning of the correct option (Uncultivated):
• Uncultivated → lacking refinement/education/culture; not refined (Hindi: असंस्कृत / अपरिष्कृत)
Example: His uncultivated behaviour annoyed everyone.
Synonyms (Philistine): uncultured, unrefined, boorish, anti-intellectual.
Antonyms (Philistine): cultured, refined, artistic, sophisticated.
Meanings of other options (in detail):
• (a) Gentle → kind, mild, not harsh (Hindi: कोमल / विनम्र)
• (c) Stupid → lacking intelligence; foolish (Hindi: मूर्ख) (philistinism is more about culture/refinement, not only intelligence)
• (d) Rustic → rural/simple; country-like; sometimes “unsophisticated” (Hindi: ग्रामीण / देहाती) (close in sense but not as precise as “uncultivated”)
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.