ancient meaning in Hindi

ancient 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.
   ANCIENT

   AOldBHistoricCModernDPrimitive
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Modern

   Meaning: ancient = belonging to the very distant past *(प्राचीन, पुराना)*.
   Its opposite is modern = belonging to the present or recent times *(आधुनिक)*.
   *Ancient Rome had no electricity; modern Rome cannot do without it.*
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B Old = having lived or existed for a long time *(पुराना)* — a near-synonym of *ancient*, not its opposite.
   #B Historic = important in history *(ऐतिहासिक)* — usually describes something old, so it points the same way.
   #B Primitive = belonging to an early stage of development *(आदिम)* — again close to *ancient*.
   
   Answer: Modern
   
   *Three options lean towards the past; only one lives in the present.*

2. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms

   Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
   The patient was happy that he was given ancient methods of treatment to cure her health condition.

   APrimitiveBSlowCModernDMultiple
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Modern

   Answer: Modern
   Explanation:
   The word ancient means very old (प्राचीन). Its direct opposite is modern, meaning relating to the present or recent times (आधुनिक).
   Meanings of each option:
   • Primitive – early or undeveloped (प्राथमिक)
   • Slow – not fast (धीमा)
   • Modern – current or up-to-date (आधुनिक)
   • Multiple – many; more than one (कई)
   Only modern directly opposes the sense of ancient.

3. SSC MTS 2023 Synonyms

   Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given word.
   Ancient

   AContemporaryBUnwornCAntiqueDRecent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Antique

   Answer: (3) Antique
   Solution:
   • The word "Ancient" means very old or belonging to a time long past (प्राचीन)
   • Antique means something old and valuable due to its age (पुरातन/प्राचीन वस्तु), which closely matches the meaning of "Ancient"
   • Contemporary means modern or existing at the same time as something else (समकालीन) – opposite in meaning
   • Unworn means not worn or used (न पहना हुआ) – unrelated to age or history
   • Recent means happening or beginning not long ago (हाल का) – opposite of "Ancient"
   • Thus, Antique is the most appropriate synonym for Ancient – option (3)

Examples

• “They discovered ancient ruins in the desert.”

ancient – questions

What is the meaning of ancient in Hindi?

ancient means “प्राचीन” in Hindi. In English: Belonging to the very distant past

What are the synonyms of ancient?

Synonyms of ancient: old, antique, archaic, primeval.

What is the opposite of ancient?

Antonyms of ancient: modern, new, recent.

Has ancient been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – ancient has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.

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