Choose the word opposite in meaning to the one given below.
DEARTH

Correct option is C

Correct antonym: (c) Surfeit
Meaning of the given word (Dearth):
• Dearth → scarcity; shortage; lack of something (Hindi: कमी / अभाव / दुर्लभता)
• Core idea: “not enough” availability.
Example: There was a dearth of clean drinking water in the village.
Meaning of the correct option (Surfeit):
• Surfeit → excess; too much of something; overabundance (Hindi: अधिकता / अति / बहुतायत)
• Why it is opposite: dearth = shortage; surfeit = excess.
Example: A surfeit of sweets can harm health.
Synonyms (Dearth): shortage, scarcity, lack, deficiency
Antonyms (Dearth): abundance, plenty, surplus, surfeit
Meanings of other options (in detail):
• (a) Success → achievement of a goal (Hindi: सफलता)
• (b) Wisdom → good judgement/knowledge (Hindi: बुद्धिमत्ता)
• (d) Passion → strong emotion/enthusiasm (Hindi: जुनून / प्रबल भावना)
Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.