Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
Most of the land near the town is barren, but the efforts of the farmers have turned it ________.

Correct option is C

The correct antonym of the given word "barren" is (c) fertile.
Explanation:
· Barren: Describes land that is unproductive and cannot support growth. (Hindi: बंजर)
· Example: The desert remains barren due to the lack of water.
· Fertile: Describes land that is productive and capable of supporting growth. (Hindi: उपजाऊ)
· Example: The fertile soil along the riverbanks yields abundant crops.
Synonyms:
· Barren: unproductive, arid, infertile, sterile.
Antonyms:
· Barren: fertile, lush, productive, fruitful.
Meanings of Other Options:
· Sterile: Lacking in productivity or life (Hindi: बंजर).
· Infertile: Incapable of producing crops or vegetation (Hindi: बाँझ).
· Unfruitful: Not producing desired results or growth (Hindi: निष्फल).