Question

Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
PERNICIOUS

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 2

Concept: Vocabulary (synonym).
Step 1: Meaning of ``pernicious''.

• Pernicious = very harmful, destructive, deadly

Step 2: Check options.

• (A) scientific → unrelated $\times$
• (B) baneful → harmful \checkmark
• (C) negative → weak meaning $\times$
• (D) radical → unrelated $\times$
• (E) sturdy → opposite $\times$

Conclusion:
Thus, the correct answer is
Option (B).