Match the following words with their antonyms.

List I	List II
1. Conflict	A. Permanent
2. Transient	B. Accord
3. Lament	C. Applause

Correct option is A

The correct match of antonyms is option (a).
· Conflict (संघर्ष) ↔ Accord (सहमति):
· Conflict is a serious disagreement; accord is harmony/agreement.
· Example: The two nations finally reached an accord after years of conflict.
· Transient (क्षणिक) ↔ Permanent (स्थायी):
· Transient means lasting only a short time; permanent means enduring forever.
· Example: His stay in the city was transient.
· Lament (शोक करना) ↔ Applause (ताली बजाना/प्रशंसा):
· Lament means expressing sorrow; applause shows approval or praise.
· Example: The artist received applause for his performance.
Meanings of the given pairs are accurate and show strong contrast, hence (a) is correct.