Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Autonomy

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the given word ‘autonomy’ is ‘dependence’.
· Autonomy refers to independence or self-governance (स्वायत्तता).
· Dependence means relying on others for support or control (निर्भरता), which is the opposite of autonomy.
Synonyms of autonomy: independence, self-rule, freedom, sovereignty.
Antonyms of autonomy: dependence, reliance, subordination, control.
Meanings of other given options and why they are incorrect:
· Permanence: The state of lasting indefinitely (स्थायित्व). Irrelevant.
· Independence: The ability to act freely without reliance (स्वतंत्रता). Synonym, not an antonym.
· Economical: Cost-effective or frugal (मितव्ययी). Irrelevant.