ascent
Asked in: SSC CGL 2021 T-1
ascent in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
AscentAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Descent
Explanation:
Word: Ascent
• Ascent means the act of rising or going upward (चढ़ाई, आरोहण)
✅ Why "Descent" is correct:
• Descent is the opposite of ascent and means the act of going downward or declining (उतराई, अवरोहण)
✅ Example:
• The ascent to the mountain peak was difficult.
• The descent took less time.
❌ Why other options are incorrect:
• Present – ❌ Unrelated; means "now" or a gift
• Resent – ❌ Means to feel bitterness or anger (क्रोधित होना)
• Patent – ❌ Refers to a legal right; unrelated
✔️ Final Answer: Descent ✅
ascent – questions
Has ascent been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – ascent has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2021 T-1.