Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

The doctor had to go with operation as Raj’s condition was very _________ (comical).

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 13 Jan 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: 'Option 1: serious'

Key Points

The word 'comical' (हास्यप्रद) refers to something that is intended to be humorous or funny.
- For example: "The play was a comical take on modern society."
'Serious' (गंभीर), the correct antonym, refers to something grave, important or significant.
- Example sentence: "His comments raised serious concerns about the project."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1: serious'

Additional Information

'Prone' (प्रवृत्त) often refers to a tendency or inclination towards something.
'Curious' (उत्सुक) means eager to know or learn something.
'Peculiar' (विचित्र) means strange or odd; unusual.