Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Evidence

Question

Question

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SSC MTS Official Paper (Held On: 14 Jun, 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "Concealment."

Key Points

Antonym means a word that has the opposite meaning of the given word.
Now, let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
- Evidence means proof or something that provides support for a claim.(प्रमाण)
  - Example: They left no evidence of having been in the house
- Concealment means hiding or keeping something secret.(संवृति)
  - Example: "The work of art is true by virtue of uncovering or bringing out of concealment.
Therefore, Concealment is the most appropriate antonym of Evidence.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

Option 1, Signature: A signature is a person's name written in a distinctive way, usually as a form of identification.(हस्ताक्षर)
Option 2, Duplicity: Duplicity means deceitfulness or double-dealing. It is not an antonym of Evidence.(कपट)
Option 3, Information: Information means knowledge or facts about a specific subject. It is not an antonym of Evidence.(जानकारी)