calamity meaning in Hindi

calamity in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Spelling

   Select the option with the correct spelling to replace the underlined word in the given sentence.
   A natural clamity causing huge destruction and loss of life and property.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (09-July Shift 4))

   AclamanityBclimanityCcalamiteyDcalamity
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) calamity

   Correct Answer: calamity
   Explanation:
   The correctly spelled word is "calamity", which means a great misfortune or disaster, often causing widespread destruction and suffering.
   Let’s evaluate the options:
   • clamanity – Incorrect spelling
   • climanity – Incorrect spelling
   • calamitey – Incorrect spelling
   • calamity – ✅ Correct spelling
   So, the correct sentence is:
   "A natural calamity causing huge destruction and loss of life and property."

2. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
   No one was prepared for the environmental calamity that hit the town in the middle of the night.

   AStressBDegradationCDamageDCatastrophe
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Catastrophe

   Answer: Catastrophe
   Explanation:
   The noun calamity means a disastrous event, so catastrophe is the ideal synonym, both conveying a sudden, severe disaster.
   • Catastrophe: disaster (विपत्ति)
   • Stress: pressure or emphasis (दबाव)
   • Degradation: decline or deterioration (क्षरण)
   • Damage: harm or loss (हानि)

Examples

• “The earthquake was a calamity that destroyed many homes.”

calamity – questions

What is the meaning of calamity in Hindi?

calamity means “विपत्ति, आपदा” in Hindi. In English: A serious disaster causing great damage or distress

What are the synonyms of calamity?

Synonyms of calamity: disaster, catastrophe, tragedy, misfortune.

What is the opposite of calamity?

Antonyms of calamity: blessing, fortune, boon.

Has calamity been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – calamity has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022.

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