Meaning: Kept secret, especially for an illicit purpose.
Hindi: गुप्त, छिपा हुआ
Synonyms: secret, covert, hidden, surreptitious
Antonyms: open, public
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) · SSC CPO 2025 T-1 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-2 · SSC MTS 2021 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1
clandestine in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-2 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The reputed officer was removed from his post as he was having a clandestine affair.
(SSC CGL 2022 T-2 (3 Mar))Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Overt
Clandestine – done secretly, often implying that the activity is illicit or unethical.
Overt – done or shown openly, without hiding anything.
Amorous – showing or relating to love, especially sexual love.
Casual – relaxed and unconcerned.
Surreptitious – done secretly or stealthily
So, the antonym of clandestine is overt. Hence, option a is correct. - SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Clandestine
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Open
Correct Answer: Option 1 — Open
CLANDESTINE means kept secret or done secretly. Its antonym must mean not hidden — public or transparent.
'Open' means not secret, accessible to all — the direct antonym of clandestine.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 (Long): Refers to length or duration — unrelated to secrecy.
Option 3 (Secret): A synonym of clandestine, not an antonym.
Option 4 (Boring): Refers to interest level — completely unrelated. - SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) Antonyms
Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
The rebels held a clandestine meeting in the forest to plan their next move.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Overt
Meaning: clandestine = done secretly, often because it is illegal *(गुप्त, छिपकर किया गया)*.
overt = done openly, not hidden *(प्रकट, खुला)* — the direct opposite.
Why the others are wrong.
#B Covert = not openly shown, secret *(गुप्त, प्रच्छन्न)* — a synonym of clandestine.
#B Hidden = kept out of sight *(छिपा हुआ)* — also a synonym.
#B Secret = kept from others' knowledge *(गोपनीय)* — also a synonym.
Word help.
rebels = people who rise against those in power *(विद्रोही)*.
Answer: Overt
*Overt ↔ covert: three of the four options here mean "secret"; only one breaks the set.* - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Theirs is a clandestine affair.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Known
Answer: b) Known
Solution:
• The word clandestine means secret or done in a hidden way, especially for dishonest purposes.
• The opposite of clandestine is known, which means open, public, or recognised.
• Private, sneaky, and illicit are either similar or related in meaning to clandestine, not opposites.
clandestine – secret, hidden – गुप्त, छुपा हुआ
known – publicly recognised – ज्ञात, सबको पता
private – not for public – निजी
sneaky – doing things secretly, often dishonestly – चोरी-छिपे
illicit – illegal or forbidden – गैरकानूनी
Examples
- “They held a clandestine meeting at midnight.”
clandestine – questions
What is the meaning of clandestine in Hindi?
clandestine means “गुप्त, छिपा हुआ” in Hindi. In English: Kept secret, especially for an illicit purpose.
What are the synonyms of clandestine?
Synonyms of clandestine: secret, covert, hidden, surreptitious.
What is the opposite of clandestine?
Antonyms of clandestine: open, public.
Has clandestine been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – clandestine has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-2, SSC MTS 2021, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.