Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Managers who delegate reduce their work load.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 19 Jul 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Retain.

Key Points

The word 'delegate' is a verb in this context, meaning to entrust tasks or responsibilities to others (Hindi meaning: प्रतिनिधि मनोनीत करना).
- For example, "The supervisor decided to delegate some tasks to the new intern."
The correct antonym is 'retain', which in this context means to keep or continue to have something (Hindi meaning: बरकरार रखना).
- For example, "Despite the presence of capable staff, the boss chose to retain all the responsibilities herself."

Therefore, the correct answer is "Retain".

Additional Information

Appoint: It refers to the act of assigning a job or position to someone (Hindi meaning: नियुक्त करना).
Nominate: It means to formally suggest someone for a position, role, or duty (Hindi meaning: मनोनीत करना).
Depute: This verb is another term for delegating duties or authority to someone else (Hindi meaning: प्रतिनिधि मनोनीत करना).