Identify the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Mitigate

Correct option is B

Correct antonym: (b) increase
Meaning of the given word (Mitigate):
• Mitigate → to make less severe; to reduce intensity; to lessen (Hindi: कम करना / शमन करना / प्रभाव घटाना)
Example: Steps were taken to mitigate the damage.
Meaning of the correct option (Increase):
• Increase → to make greater; to raise; to intensify (Hindi: बढ़ाना / वृद्धि करना)
• Why it is opposite: mitigate = lessen; increase = intensify.
Example: Smoking can increase health risks.
Synonyms (Mitigate): lessen, reduce, alleviate, moderate.
Antonyms (Mitigate): increase, aggravate, intensify, worsen.
Meanings of other options (in detail):
• (a) Float → stay on surface; drift (Hindi: तैरना)
• (c) Reduce → lessen (यह mitigate का synonym है) (Hindi: कम करना)
• (d) Expand → enlarge; spread out (Hindi: विस्तार करना)
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.