Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word
The worker is known to exert himself a lot.

Correct option is C

The correct antonym of "exert" is (c) relax.
Exert: It means to put in effort or apply oneself energetically to accomplish something.
Exert in Hindi: प्रयास करना।
Example: He exerted himself to complete the project on time.
Relax: It means to rest or be free from exertion or stress, the opposite of exerting effort.
Example: After a long day, he relaxed on the couch with a book.
Synonyms of Exert: Apply, Strive, Endeavor, Strain.
Antonyms of Exert: Relax, Rest, Unwind, Loaf.
Meanings of all the other options:
· Crouch:
· Meaning: To bend the knees and lower the body.
· Hindi: झुकना।
· Example: The cat crouched, ready to pounce on its prey.
· Emerge:
· Meaning: To come out or become visible.
· Hindi: उभरना।
· Example: The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
· Stress:
· Meaning: Pressure or tension exerted on something.
· Hindi: तनाव।
· Example: The job interview caused him a lot of stress.