benevolent meaning in Hindi

benevolent in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Spelling

   Underlined word in the sentence is not spelt correctly. Identify the correct spelling from the options given below.
   He was a benaevolent young man who would help his colleagues.

   ABenevalantBBenevolentCBanevolentDBenavolent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Benevolent

   The correct spelling is Benevolent.
   The word "benevolent" means showing kindness or goodwill, which fits the context of the sentence describing a helpful young man. The other options are incorrect spellings of the word.

2. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Benevolent
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (04-July Shift 4))

   AHappyBPatientCHarmlessDCruel
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Cruel

   Correct Answer: Cruel
   Explanation:
   Let’s understand the word “Benevolent” and the meaning of each option:
   • Benevolent – kind, generous, and well-meaning; someone who wishes to do good for others.
   Now the options:
   • Happy – feeling joy; unrelated.
   • Patient – able to tolerate delays or problems; not the opposite of benevolent.
   • Harmless – not causing harm; unrelated to kindness or cruelty.
   • Cruel – ✅ intentionally causing pain or suffering; direct opposite of benevolent.
   ✅ Therefore, “Cruel” is the most appropriate antonym of “Benevolent”, as it conveys malicious or unkind behavior.

3. SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Benevolent

   AEminentBViolentCMalevolentDOpulent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Malevolent

   Answer: Malevolent
   Explanation:
   • Benevolent means kind and well-meaning (दयालु).
   • Malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others (दुर्जन, दुष्ट).
   • Eminent means famous or respected (प्रसिद्ध).
   • Violent means using physical force to harm (हिंसक).
   • Opulent means wealthy or luxurious (धनी, भव्य).
   The correct antonym of benevolent is malevolent.

4. SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Benevolent

   AMysteriousBHostileCEnthusiasticDKind
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Kind

   Correct answer: Kind
   Explanation:
   • Benevolent means well-meaning, kind, and charitable.
   • Let’s evaluate the options:
   • Mysterious – ❌ means difficult to understand or explain
   • Hostile – ❌ means unfriendly or antagonistic
   • Enthusiastic – ❌ means showing intense interest or excitement
   • Kind – ✅ means caring and helpful, a synonym of benevolent
   Therefore, kind is the most appropriate synonym of benevolent.

5. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) Antonyms

   Choose the antonym of Benevolent.

   AKindBCharitableCMalevolentDGenerous
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Malevolent

   Meaning: benevolent = well-meaning and kind; wishing good to others *(परोपकारी, दयालु)*.
   Its opposite is malevolent = wishing harm or evil to others *(द्वेषपूर्ण, अनिष्टकारी)*.
   
   Read the roots.
   Latin *bene* = well, *male* = badly, *volens* = wishing.
   bene-volent = wishing well; male-volent = wishing ill.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B Kind = gentle and caring *(दयालु)* — a synonym of benevolent.
   #B Charitable = giving help to the needy *(दानशील, धर्मार्थ)* — a synonym.
   #B Generous = ready to give freely *(उदार)* — a synonym.
   
   Answer: Malevolent
   
   *bene- good, male- bad: benefit/malefactor, benign/malign, benevolent/malevolent.*

6. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms

   Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence:
   The king was a benevolent ruler who ruled the kingdom for two decades.

   AwickedBgenerousCuncharitableDcapable
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) generous

   Meaning: benevolent = kind-hearted and generous, wishing good to others *(परोपकारी, दयालु, भला चाहने वाला)*.
   A king remembered across two decades for this quality is being praised for his kindness, not his skill.
   generous = willing to give freely and treat others well *(उदार, दानशील)* — the exact match.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • wicked = evil, morally bad *(दुष्ट, पापी)* — the direct opposite of the word under test.
   • uncharitable = unkind, ungenerous in giving or in judging others *(अनुदार, कठोर)* — the negative of the answer, not a synonym.
   • capable = able, competent at a task *(सक्षम, योग्य)* — a true word for a ruler, but it praises ability, never goodness.
   Word help.
   decade = a perio

Examples

• “The benevolent king helped the poor villagers.”

benevolent – questions

What is the meaning of benevolent in Hindi?

benevolent means “दयालु” in Hindi. In English: Kind, generous, and caring about others' wellbeing.

What are the synonyms of benevolent?

Synonyms of benevolent: kind, charitable, generous, compassionate.

What is the opposite of benevolent?

Antonyms of benevolent: malevolent, cruel, unkind.

Has benevolent been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – benevolent has been asked 10 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2023 T-1 and more.

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