The word which is opposite in meaning to the word given below is:
INGENUOUS

Correct option is D

The correct antonym of the word "ingenuous" is "calculating".
· “Ingenuous” means innocent, sincere, and straightforward, often without deceit or craftiness. The opposite of this would be someone who is manipulative and shrewd, which is the meaning of "calculating".
· Given word: Ingenuous
Meaning: Honest, open, and innocent, especially in a childlike or naive way.
Hindi meaning: निष्कपट, सरल, मासूम
Example: The child’s ingenuous smile melted everyone’s heart.
· Correct answer word: Calculating
Meaning: Acting in a scheming and manipulative way, often to achieve personal goals.
Hindi meaning: चालाक, षड्यंत्रकारी
Example: Her calculating nature made people cautious around her.
· Synonyms: naive, honest, candid, straightforward.
· Antonyms: cunning, calculating, crafty, manipulative.
Meanings of other given options:
· (a) Skilled
English meaning: Having expertise or competence in a task or activity.
Hindi meaning: कुशल, दक्ष ❌
· (b) Arboreal
English meaning: Relating to trees; living in or among trees.
Hindi meaning: वृक्षों से संबंधित ❌
· (c) Naive
English meaning: Lacking worldly experience, gullible, or easily trusting.
Hindi meaning: भोला-भाला, अनुभवहीन (synonym, not antonym)