Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Hasten

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the given word is (a) Hold.
Hasten: means to move or act quickly; to accelerate something. (Hindi: जल्दी करना, तेज़ी से करना)
Example: She hastened her steps to catch the bus.
Hold: means to stop or pause movement; to delay or restrain. (Hindi: रोकना, थामना)
Example: He was told to hold his response until the results were clear.
Synonyms: hurry, rush, accelerate, speed up.
Antonyms: delay, hold, hinder, pause.
Meanings of all the given options:
· (a) Hold – to restrain or delay (Hindi: रोकना ✅)
· (b) Urge – to strongly encourage (Hindi: जोर डालना)
· (c) Encourage – to give support or confidence (Hindi: प्रोत्साहित करना)
· (d) Serious – solemn or thoughtful (Hindi: गंभीर)