Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning of the word 'conceded' as used in the passage.

In the passage, 'the principle of linguistic States was conceded as the basis of a federal Indian Union.' 'Conceded' here means accepted or granted. The opposite of 'accepted/granted' is 'Rejected'—to refuse to accept. 'Criticized' means to find fault, 'Denounced' means to publicly condemn, 'Withdrawn' means to take back—none directly opposes 'conceded' as 'rejected' does. Hence (2) Rejected is correct.