astonishment meaning in Hindi

astonishment in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of ‘amazement’ to fill the blank.
   Leena was filled with _______ when she saw the diamond ring as her wedding gift.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (11-July Shift 1))

   AastonishmentBhaughtinessCmeasurementDhappiness
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) astonishment

   Correct Answer: astonishment
   Explanation:
   The word "amazement" means a feeling of great surprise or wonder.
   Let’s evaluate the options:
   • astonishment – ✅ Correct; means great surprise or amazement.
   • haughtiness – Incorrect; means arrogance or pride.
   • measurement – Incorrect; relates to determining size or quantity.
   • happiness – Incorrect; means feeling of joy, related but different from amazement.
   So, the correct synonym to fill the blank is astonishment.
   Complete sentence:
   "Leena was filled with astonishment when she saw the diamond ring as her wedding gift."

2. SSC CGL 2019 T-2 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   ASTONISHMENT

   AComposureBWonderCFrightDExpectation
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Wonder

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Wonder)
   Type: Synonym
   ASTONISHMENT – great surprise; wonder (आश्चर्य).
   Meanings
   • Wonder – amazement (विस्मय) → synonym. ✓
   • Composure / Fright / Expectation – different feelings.

astonishment – questions

Has astonishment been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – astonishment has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.

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