Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Theirs is a clandestine affair.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 19 Jul 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'Known'.

Key Points

Clandestine means kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.(गुप्त)
- Example: They met in the park for a clandestine meeting so that no one would see them.
'Known' is something recognized, familiar, or within the scope of knowledge.(ज्ञात)
- Example: Their relationship was well known amongst their circle of friends.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'Known'.

Additional Information

Option 2 'Private': Private could be seen as a synonym rather than an antonym for clandestine as it also refers to something that is not open or publicly known.(निजी)
Option 3 'Sneaky': Sneaky also corresponds with clandestine as it refers to the behavior that is secretive or not honest. (चुराई-छुपाई).
Option 4 'Illicit': Illicit means forbidden by law, rules, or custom, often associates with clandestine as activities that are illicit tend to be conducted clandestinely.(अवैध)