Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Benevolent
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (C) Cruel
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Benevolent — परोपकारी, दयालु (kind and well-meaning). इसका विपरीत निर्दयी है।
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Charitable — दानशील
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Kind — दयालु
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Cruel — क्रूर
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Gentle — कोमल
बाकी तीनों में दयालुता है, इसलिए Antonym Cruel है।
Benevolent means kind and well-meaning. Its opposite is cruel.
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Charitable — generous to those in need
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Kind — considerate
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Cruel — causing pain without pity
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Gentle — mild
The other three suggest kindness, so the antonym is Cruel.
Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 16 Oct 2026 · Shift Shift-III। Solution: Prashant Sir, Vocab Sanjeevani।Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 16 Oct 2026 · Shift Shift-III. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Vocab Sanjeevani.