Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word.
Psychological problems among the youth can be attributed to the pernicious influence of the Internet.

Correct option is A

The correct synonym of the given word is (a) harmful.
· Pernicious: This word means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Hindi meaning: हानिकारक
Example: "The pernicious weed spread quickly and choked out the native plants."
· Synonym: Harmful: meaning causing or capable of causing harm; damaging.
Hindi Meaning: हानिकारक
Example: "Smoking is harmful to your health."
· Synonyms: damaging, destructive, detrimental, injurious.
· Antonyms: beneficial, helpful, wholesome, good.
Meanings of all options:
· Harmful: causing or likely to cause harm.
· Innocuous: not harmful or offensive.
· Positive: consisting in or characterized by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features.
· Tricky: requiring skill or caution to deal with.