Meaning: A state of disorder due to absence of authority or government
Hindi: अराजकता, अव्यवस्था
Synonyms: chaos, disorder, lawlessness, turmoil
Antonyms: order, discipline
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1
anarchy in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.
In the absence of government rule, riots have broken out all over the country and everything is in a state of complete chaos.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Anarchy
Answer: Anarchy
Explanation:
• Anarchy means a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or government.
(Hindi: अव्यवस्था, अराजकता) – ✅ Correct meaning
Other options:
• Dictatorship means rule by a single ruler with absolute power (Hindi: तानाशाही) – ❌ Incorrect
• Oligarchy means rule by a small group of people (Hindi: अल्पतांत्रिक शासन) – ❌ Incorrect
• Monarchy means rule by a king or queen (Hindi: राजशाही) – ❌ Incorrect
Correct phrase meaning:
"In the absence of government rule... everything is in a state of complete anarchy." - SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution
Which of the following terms refers to the absence of government?
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Anarchy
Correct Answer: Option 1 — "Anarchy"
"Anarchy" = a state of disorder due to the absence or non-recognition of authority or governing power; the absence of government. It can also refer to political philosophy that advocates the abolition of government.
Etymology: Greek ' anarkhia ' = without a ruler (an- = without + arkhos = ruler).
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 'Democracy' — a system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives. The OPPOSITE of absent government — it IS a form of government. (Greek: demos = people + kratos = rule)
Option 3 'Monarchy' — a form of government with a monarch (king/queen) at the head. Also a form of government, not its
Examples
- “The country descended into anarchy after the coup.”
anarchy – questions
What is the meaning of anarchy in Hindi?
anarchy means “अराजकता, अव्यवस्था” in Hindi. In English: A state of disorder due to absence of authority or government
What are the synonyms of anarchy?
Synonyms of anarchy: chaos, disorder, lawlessness, turmoil.
What is the opposite of anarchy?
Antonyms of anarchy: order, discipline.
Has anarchy been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – anarchy has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.