Q9 / 270 · NDA 2020 · General Ability

Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The Earth's climate sensitivity is conventionally defined as the equilibrium temperature increase caused by a doubling of carbon dioxide.

  • Correct answer
    A
    imperviousness
  • B
    willingness
  • C
    responsiveness
  • D
    closeness

Solution

Sensitivity means the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences; imperviousness means the quality of being impenetrable (by people, light or missiles etc.).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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