Choose the words opposite in meaning to the given words:
Despair

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of the given word is (b) Hope.

• Given word – Despair:
Despair means a complete loss of hope; a state of extreme sadness in which a person feels that nothing will improve. (Hindi meaning: निराशा)
Example: After the bad news, she fell into despair.

• Correct answer word – Hope:
Hope means a feeling of expectation and confidence that something good will happen. It directly opposes the idea of losing all hope. (Hindi meaning: आशा)
Example: Hope gives strength during difficult times.

• Synonyms of Despair: hopelessness, dejection, despondency, gloom.
• Antonyms of Despair: hope, optimism, confidence, encouragement.

Meanings of all the other given options:

• (a) Aggression – hostile or violent behaviour (आक्रामकता).
• (c) Happiness – the state of being happy (खुशी). This is positive but not the exact opposite of loss of hope.
• (d) Excitement – a feeling of enthusiasm or eagerness (उत्साह). It is different from hope.

So the correct answer is (b)