Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the (bracketed) word in the sentence.
It would effectively rouse people's ardour to invest, and help to (discourage) the transfer of capital abroad.

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of the given word is (b) Persuade.
Discourage: To dissuade or cause someone not to do something.
(Hindi: हतोत्साहित करना)
Example: The losses discouraged further investments.
Persuade: To convince someone to take action.
(Hindi: मनाना, प्रेरित करना)
Example: He persuaded them to continue their support.
Synonyms of Discourage: dissuade, deter, demotivate.
Antonyms: persuade, motivate, encourage.
Meanings of other options:
· (a) Intolerable – Unbearable (असहनीय)
· (c) Construe – Interpret (अर्थ लगाना)
· (d) Industrious – Hardworking (मेहनती)