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Select the option that is the closest antonym of the word "Ascend".

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UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Descend

"Ascend" means to move upward or climb to a higher position, so its antonym must express the opposite idea of moving downward.

"Descend" means to move downward from a higher to a lower position, making it the direct opposite of "ascend."

"Rise," "advance," and "climb" are all close synonyms of "ascend" rather than opposites, since they also convey upward or forward movement.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Descend," the closest antonym of "Ascend."

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