cloudburst
Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1
cloudburst in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word.
The weather forecast mentioned that there would be a cloud burst this afternoon.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) rainstorm
Answer: c) rainstorm
Explanation:
• The underlined word is “cloud burst”, which means a sudden and very heavy rainfall (अचानक तेज बारिश)
Option meanings with Hindi:
• famine – extreme shortage of food (अकाल)
• snowfall – falling of snow (बर्फबारी)
• rainstorm – heavy rain with possible wind (तेज बारिश) ✔️Synonym of cloud burst
• sandstorm – storm with strong winds and dust (रेत का तूफ़ान)
So, the most appropriate synonym for “cloud burst” is rainstorm.
cloudburst – questions
Has cloudburst been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – cloudburst has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.