Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the highlighted word in the following sentence.
This is really an attractive painting made by the novice artist.

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of the given word is (b) Expert.
Given word: Novice means a person who is new to and inexperienced in a job or situation; a beginner. (नवसिखुआ / नया व्यक्ति)
Example:
· The novice driver struggled to park the car.
Correct answer word: Expert means a person who is very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular area. (विशेषज्ञ)
Example:
· The expert surgeon completed the complex surgery successfully.
Synonyms: Beginner, learner, newcomer, trainee.
Antonyms: Expert, professional, veteran, master.
Meanings of all the other given options:
· Mature: Fully developed physically; full-grown. (परिपक्व) – Not the exact antonym of novice.
· Stylish: Fashionable and elegant. (स्टाइलिश) – Unrelated to the skill level or experience.
· Apprentice: A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer. (प्रशिक्षु) – Synonym of novice, not antonym.