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

Correct option is D

Correct antonym: (d) Apparent
Meaning of the given word (Obscure):
• Obscure → not clear or not easily understood; hidden; unknown; not well-known (Hindi: अस्पष्ट / धुंधला / गुप्त / अल्प-ज्ञात)
• Core idea: clarity/visibility/understanding is missing.
Example: The meaning of the poem is obscure.
Meaning of the correct option (Apparent):
• Apparent → clearly seen or understood; obvious; evident (Hindi: स्पष्ट / प्रत्यक्ष / जाहिर)
• Why it is opposite: obscure = unclear/hidden; apparent = clear/obvious.
Example: It was apparent that she was upset.
Synonyms (Obscure): unclear, vague, hidden, unknown
Antonyms (Obscure): apparent, clear, obvious, evident
Meanings of other options (in detail):
• (a) Ponderous → heavy and slow OR dull and complicated (Hindi: भारी-भरकम / बोझिल)
• (b) Thoughtful → considerate; showing careful thought (Hindi: विचारशील / संवेदनशील)
• (c) Heedless → careless; not paying attention (Hindi: लापरवाह / बेपरवाह)
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.