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    Choose the word nearly opposite in meaning to the given one. DAMAGE
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    Choose the word nearly opposite in meaning to the given one.
    DAMAGE

    A.

    Compensation

    B.

    Wrong

    C.

    Rupture

    D.

    Mayhem

    Correct option is A


    The correct antonym of the given word “DAMAGE” is (a) Compensation.
    Given word: Damage — means physical harm, injury, or loss caused to someone or something.
    Hindi meaning: नुकसान / हानि।
    Example: The heavy rainfall caused severe damage to the crops.
    Correct answer word: Compensation — means something given to make up for a loss or damage; a form of repayment or restitution.
    Hindi meaning: मुआवज़ा / क्षतिपूर्ति।
    Example: He received compensation for the damages caused by the accident.
    Explanation in Hindi:
    “Damage” का अर्थ है हानि या नुक़सान, जबकि “Compensation” का अर्थ है उस हानि की भरपाई या मुआवज़ा।
    इसलिए दोनों शब्द एक-दूसरे के विपरीत (opposite) अर्थ वाले हैं।
    Synonyms (of Damage): harm, injury, loss, destruction.
    Antonyms (of Damage): compensation, repair, restoration, benefit.
    Meanings of all the other given options:
    · Wrong: not correct or unjust (गलत / अनुचित)
    · Rupture: to break or burst (फटना / टूटना)
    · Mayhem: violent disorder or chaos (अराजकता / हिंसा)

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