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abolish meaning in Hindi

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abolish verb

Meaning: To formally end or put a stop to something

Hindi: समाप्त करना

Synonyms: eliminate, eradicate, end, terminate

Antonyms: establish, institute, create

Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) · SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023 · SSC GD 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC CGL 2020 T-1 · SSC MTS 2020

abolish in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) Antonyms

    Choose the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
    ABOLISH

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Establish

    Meaning: abolish = to formally put an end to a law, system or practice *(समाप्त करना, उन्मूलन करना)*.
    Example: *Slavery was abolished in 1833.*

    Opposite: establish = to set up or bring into existence *(स्थापित करना)* — creating a system is the reverse of ending it.

    Why the others are wrong.
    #B Annul = to declare invalid *(रद्द करना)* — a synonym.
    #B Terminate = to bring to an end *(समाप्त करना)* — a synonym.
    #B Eradicate = to destroy completely, root out *(जड़ से मिटाना)* — a synonym.

    Answer: Establish

    *Three options meant "end" — the odd one, "set up", is the antonym.*

  2. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms

    Select the synonym of Abolish.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Eliminate

    Meaning: abolish = to put an end to a law, practice or system formally *(समाप्त करना, उन्मूलन करना)*.
    eliminate = to remove or get rid of completely *(हटाना, मिटाना)* — the closest match.
    To abolish a tax is to eliminate it from the statute book.
    Why the others are wrong.
    • establish = to set up, found *(स्थापित करना)* — the antonym.
    • construct = to build *(निर्माण करना)* — again the opposite direction.
    • approve = to give consent *(स्वीकृति देना)* — abolishing is refusing, not approving.
    *The noun is abolition — the abolition of sati, 1829.*

  3. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Synonyms

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
    Abolish

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Eliminate

    Correct Answer: Eliminate
    Solution:
    The word "Abolish" means to officially end, cancel, or eliminate something, especially a law, system, or practice.
    The most appropriate synonym is "Eliminate", which also means to remove or get rid of something completely.
    Other Options:
    • Introduce – to bring something new into use – opposite in meaning
    • Continue – to keep something going – opposite in meaning
    • Establish – to set up or start – opposite of abolish
    Difficult Words and Meanings:
    Abolish – to formally put an end to something – समाप्त करना / उन्मूलन करना
    Eliminate – to remove or get rid of – हटाना / समाप्त करना
    Introduce – to bring into existence – परिचय कराना / शुरू करना
    Continue – to keep

  4. SSC MTS 2023 One Word Substitution

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
    Many people fought to put an end to slavery during the civil war.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) abolish

    Answer: 4
    Solution: The correct one-word substitute for "put an end to" is "abolish".
    "Abolish" means to officially end or get rid of something, especially a system, practice, or institution (समाप्त करना, खत्म करना).
    Option 1 – Abduct ❌: means to kidnap or take away forcibly (अपहरण करना).
    Option 2 – Abide ❌: means to accept or follow (पालन करना).
    Option 3 – Absorb ❌: means to take in or soak up (अवशोषित करना).
    Hence, "abolish" is the most appropriate choice.

  5. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 One Word Substitution

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
    Formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Abolish

    Explanation:
    Definition:
    Abolish means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution, especially by law or authority.
    📘 Example:
    • Slavery was abolished in the 19th century in many parts of the world.
    ❌ Incorrect Options:
    • Destroy – ✖ To ruin or demolish physically, not necessarily formal or legal.
    • Stop – ✖ Too general; doesn’t imply legal/formal end.
    • Kill – ✖ Refers to ending a life, not suitable for practices or systems.
    ✅ Final Answer: Abolish
    (✔ Best one-word substitute for formally ending a system or institution)

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abolish – questions

What is the meaning of abolish in Hindi?

abolish means “समाप्त करना” in Hindi. In English: To formally end or put a stop to something

What are the synonyms of abolish?

Synonyms of abolish: eliminate, eradicate, end, terminate.

What is the opposite of abolish?

Antonyms of abolish: establish, institute, create.

Has abolish been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – abolish has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1, SSC MTS 2020.

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