Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined words in the given sentence.

Developed countries are at a disadvantage to have access to modern science and technologies.

The correct answer is: Privileged

Key Points

• Disadvantage means a condition or situation that causes problems, especially one that causes something or someone to be less successful than other things or people. (प्रतिकूल बात, घाटे की बात, सफलता या उन्‍नति में बाधक)
  • For example- Your lack of a degree was a disadvantage to you.
• Marked option Privileged means having special rights or advantages. (विशेष अधिकार या लाभ होना)
  • For example- I feel very privileged and honoured to have received this award.
• So, it is clear that "privileged" is the most appropriate antonym in the given sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

•  Let us look at the meaning of the other words.
  • Powered refers to having the ability, influence, or control to affect situations, people, or circumstances. (स्थितियों, लोगों या परिस्थितियों को प्रभावित करने की क्षमता, प्रभाव या नियंत्रण रखना)
  • Useless means that does not work well, that does not achieve anything. (अनुपयोगी, बेकार, जो ठीक से काम न करे)
  • Unhappy means not satisfied or pleased; worried. (असंतुष्‍ट या नाराज़; दुखी, परेशान)