Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word 'thwarted' as used in the passage.

In the passage, 'The idea of making Hindi the national language of a united India was thwarted by the recalcitrance of the speakers of other important Indian languages.' 'Thwarted' means prevented, frustrated, or opposed. Among the options, 'Opposed' best captures this meaning—the speakers of other languages opposed the idea. 'Implemented' and 'Accepted' are antonyms; 'Diverted' is unrelated. Hence (1) Opposed is correct.