Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
The late secretary of our society was known for his ruthless treatment of all the security personnel of the society.

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of the given word is (b) Compassionate.
Given word ruthless: It means showing no pity or compassion; being merciless and harsh. (Hindi: निर्दयी)
Example: The ruthless leader spared no one in his quest for power.
Correct answer word compassionate: It means showing sympathy, care, and concern for others; being kind and empathetic. (Hindi: दयालु)
Example: The compassionate teacher always listened to her students' problems.
Synonyms of ruthless: merciless, pitiless, cruel, unrelenting.
Antonyms of ruthless: compassionate, kind, humane, gentle.
Meanings of all the other given options:
· Option (a) Startled – means surprised or shocked (Hindi: चौंक जाना).
· Option (c) Brutal – means savagely violent or harsh (Hindi: क्रूर).
· Option (d) Fragile – means easily broken or delicate (Hindi: नाजुक).