Meaning: A loud confused noise; a strong demand or protest
Hindi: शोरगुल, मांग करना
Synonyms: uproar, outcry, shout
Antonyms: silence, quiet
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1
clamour in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution
Read the sentence carefully and select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined part.
The clamour distracted the priest and made him angry.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (05-July Shift 2))Answer & explanation
Answer: A) loud and confused noise
Correct Answer: loud and confused noise
Explanation:
• Clamour means a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting or making demands.
Now, let’s evaluate the options:
• Loud and confused noise – ✅ correct; exact meaning of "clamour".
• Introduction of new things – ❌ refers to innovation; unrelated.
• Humorous deception – ❌ means trickery with humor; not related to noise or distraction.
• Narrow-mindedness – ❌ refers to intolerance or limited thinking; irrelevant here.
✅ Therefore, “loud and confused noise” is the most appropriate substitution for “clamour.” - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A loud appeal or demandAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Clamour
Answer: Clamour
Explanation:
Clamour means a loud and persistent outcry or demand (शोरगुल).
The other options don’t fit:
• Entourage – a group of attendants (सहयोगी समूह)
• Gambit – a strategic move (चाल)
• Protest – an expression of objection (आपत्ति)
Examples
- “There was a clamour for the minister's resignation.”
clamour – questions
What is the meaning of clamour in Hindi?
clamour means “शोरगुल, मांग करना” in Hindi. In English: A loud confused noise; a strong demand or protest
What are the synonyms of clamour?
Synonyms of clamour: uproar, outcry, shout.
What is the opposite of clamour?
Antonyms of clamour: silence, quiet.
Has clamour been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – clamour has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.