Select the term that contrasts most with 'Capricious'.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the term that contrasts most with 'Capricious'.”
The accepted answer is C. Consistent. “Select the term that contrasts most with 'Capricious'.” is answered by Consistent (option C). Option A (“Acquired”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Consistent. Option B (“Permanent”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Consistent. Remaining alternatives (Aftermath) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Consistent is identified. Antonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Antonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Acquired
Why not A: “Acquired” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Consistent. “Select the term that contrasts most with 'Capricious'.” is answered by Consistent (option C). Option A (“Acquired”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomp
- B. Permanent
Why not B: “Permanent” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Consistent. “Select the term that contrasts most with 'Capricious'.” is answered by Consistent (option C). Option A (“Acquired”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomp
- C. Consistent ✓
- D. Aftermath
Why not D: “Aftermath” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Consistent. “Select the term that contrasts most with 'Capricious'.” is answered by Consistent (option C). Option A (“Acquired”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomp
Correct answer
C. Consistent
Explanation
“Select the term that contrasts most with 'Capricious'.” is answered by Consistent (option C). Option A (“Acquired”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Consistent. Option B (“Permanent”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Consistent. Remaining alternatives (Aftermath) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Consistent is identified. Antonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Antonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Antonyms Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, vocabulary, antonyms, NTS
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