Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
The natural environment is in contrast with the 'built environment' which refers to areas that have been fundamentally transformed and influenced by human activity, such as cities, towns, substructures and so on.

Correct option is C

The correct antonym of the given word 'Influenced' is ‘ Deter’
�� Highlighted Word: Influenced
Meaning: Affected, guided, or changed by an external factor (especially by someone's actions or ideas).
Hindi: प्रभावित किया गया
Example Sentence: Her decisions were strongly influenced by her mentor.
✅ Correct Antonym: (c) Deter
Explanation:
· Influence means to have a positive or guiding effect on something.
· Deter means to discourage or prevent someone from taking action, which stands in contrast to "influence," especially in terms of motivating or inspiring change.
Deter –
· Meaning: To discourage or prevent from taking action
· Hindi: रोकना, हतोत्साहित करना
· Example: Strict laws deter people from committing crimes.
❌ Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
· (a) Bipartisan –
· Meaning: Supported by two parties
· Hindi: द्विदलीय
· ❌ Not related to influence or its opposite
· (b) Hackneyed –
· Meaning: Overused and unoriginal
· Hindi: घिसा-पिटा
· ❌ Describes style/language, not impact or effect
· (d) Interested –
· Meaning: Showing curiosity or attention
· Hindi: रुचि रखने वाला
· ❌ Not an antonym of "influenced" and unrelated in context