Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1
competition in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms
Which word is nearest in meaning to competition?
Despite competition from other all-rounders like Cameron Green and Beau Webster, Marsh's skill set is still valued by selectors.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Rivalry
Meaning: competition here = the continuing pressure of others striving for the same place *(प्रतिस्पर्धा, होड़)*.
rivalry = ongoing competition between people who want the same thing *(प्रतिद्वंद्विता, होड़)* — the exact sense.
Green and Webster are not playing a match against Marsh; they are standing rivals for one slot in the side.
Why the others are wrong.
• contest = a single organised competition or match *(मुक़ाबला, प्रतियोगिता)* — a countable event, not a lasting pressure from rivals.
• opposition = resistance, or the people who resist *(विरोध, प्रतिरोध)* — teammates chasing the same place are not opposing him.
• challenge = a demand to prove yourself, a difficult task *(चुनौती)* — wh
competition – questions
Has competition been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – competition has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1.