Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

It is a misconception that the more you learn, the more likely you are to succeed.

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  1. Illusion
  2. Hallucination
  3. Fallacy
  4. Certainty

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Option 4 : Certainty
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The correct answer is "Certainty."

 Key Points

  • The given word is misconception, which means a mistaken belief or idea. ((किसी बात के विषय में) भ्रांत धारणा, ग़लतफ़हमी)
    • Example: It is a proper misconception.
  • The opposite of "misconception" is "certainty."
  • Certainty means a state of being completely sure or confident. (अवश्‍यंभाविता, निश्चितता)
    • ExampleWe can’t say with certainty that there is life on other planets.
  • The correct answer is option 4.


 Additional Information

  • Option 1: Illusion means a false idea or belief. (निराधार विचार, धारणा या प्रभाव; भ्रम)
  • Option 2: Hallucination means seeing or hearing things that are not really there. ((बीमारी या नशे में होने वाला) दृष्टिभ्रम या मतिभ्रम, (ऐसी बातें देखना या सुनना जो वस्‍तुतः हैं नहीं); निर्मूलभ्रम)
  • Option 3: Fallacy means a mistaken belief or idea. (झूठा विश्‍वास या भ्रांत धारणा)
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