Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. 

The doctor reassured Raman that the lump was benign, which brought immense relief to both him and his family.

Key Points

• Antonym means a word that has the opposite meaning of the given word.
• The given word is "benign" which means not harmful. (हानिकारक नहीं)
  • Example: The doctor assured her that the tumour was benign and not cancerous.
• The antonym of "benign" is "malignant" which means harmful. (हानिकारक)
  • Example: Unfortunately, the biopsy revealed that the growth was malignant, requiring immediate treatment.
• Therefore, the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word is "malignant".

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Harsh means unpleasant or unkind. (अप्रिय या निर्दयी)
• Rugged means rough or uneven. (खुरदुरा या असमान)
• Healthy means in good physical or mental condition. (अच्छी शारीरिक या मानसिक स्थिति)