Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
His liberal policies were responsible for progress in the community.

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of the given word is (b) conservative.
Liberal: Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values. (उदार)
Example: His liberal mindset made him popular among youth.
Conservative: Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values. (रूढ़िवादी)
Example: Her conservative beliefs didn’t allow her to accept the proposal easily.
Synonyms: progressive, tolerant, open-minded.
Antonyms: conservative, orthodox, traditional.
Meanings of all the given options:
· (a) Ineffectual – not producing the desired result (अप्रभावी)
· (b) Conservative – traditional, not liberal (रूढ़िवादी)
· (c) Central – of primary importance (मुख्य)
· (d) Hysterical – extremely emotional (उन्मादी)