Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
EMULATE

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of "EMULATE" is "neglect."
Emulate: To imitate or copy someone’s actions or qualities with the intention of equaling or surpassing them.
Emulate (अनुकरण करना, बराबरी करने की कोशिश करना)
Example: He tried to emulate his elder brother’s success in business.
Correct Antonym - Neglect:
Meaning: To fail to care for something or someone properly; to ignore.
Example: The manager was fired because he neglected his responsibilities.
Synonyms of Emulate: Imitate, copy, mimic.
Antonyms of Emulate: Neglect, ignore, overlook.
Meanings of other options:
· Imitate (नकल करना, अनुकरण करना) – Means to copy someone’s behavior or actions, which is a synonym of emulate, not an antonym.
· Example: Children often imitate their parents' mannerisms.
· Extract (निकालना, उधृत करना) – Means to take out something, usually from a source; unrelated to emulate.
· Example: The scientist extracted DNA from the sample.
· Protect (सुरक्षित करना, बचाव करना) – Means to keep something safe from harm, which has no opposite relation to emulate.
· Example: The helmet protects your head while riding.
Thus, the correct antonym is (a) neglect.