Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1
attracts in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty from 1238-1250 CE, the 13ᵗʰ century late-style Kalingan temple forms part of the golden triangle of Odisha, along with Puri and Bhubaneswar, and attracts tourists, pilgrims, and history and art lovers.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Deters
Answer: Deters
Explanation:
• Attracts means draws in or appeals to; its opposite is deters, meaning discourages or keeps away (रोकता है).
• The other options and their meanings are:
• Embodies – represents (प्रतिनिधित्व करता है)
• Elucidates – explains (स्पष्टीकरण देता है)
• Shrouds – covers or hides (छुपाता है)
Since only deters conveys the opposite of “attracts,” it is the correct antonym.
attracts – questions
Has attracts been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – attracts has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1.