contemporary meaning in Hindi

contemporary in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Antonyms

   Choose the antonym of 'contemporary':

   APresentBCurrentCObsoleteDModern
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Obsolete

   Meaning: contemporary = belonging to the present time; modern, up to date *(समकालीन, आधुनिक)*.
   The antonym is obsolete = no longer in use; out of date *(अप्रचलित, पुराना)*.
   *Contemporary* design versus an *obsolete* model nobody makes any more.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • present = existing or happening now *(वर्तमान)* — the same sense as contemporary.
   • current = of the present time, in general use now *(वर्तमान, प्रचलित)* — a synonym.
   • modern = relating to the present or recent times *(आधुनिक)* — the nearest synonym of all.
   Word help.
   *Contemporary* also means *living at the same time*: Tagore was a contemporary of Gandhi.
   *Obsolete, outdated, antiquated, archaic — the four antonyms of co

2. SSC CGL 2019 T-2 Spelling

   Select the correctly spelt word.

   AcontemporeryBcontamporaryCcontemperaryDcontemporary
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) contemporary

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option D (contemporary)
   Type: Spelling
   The correct spelling is contemporary (belonging to the present time – समकालीन).
   Tip
   con‑tem‑po‑rary (with o and a, not "e").

3. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   Person living at the same time

   ACoquetteBContemporaryCConnoisseurDCosmopolitan
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Contemporary

   Answer: 2 – Contemporary
   Solution (Correct Option – 2: Contemporary):
   The word contemporary means a person living at the same time as another. It can also refer to things existing or happening in the same period.
   Contemporary – a person living at the same time (समकालीन व्यक्ति)
   Why other options are incorrect:
   Coquette – a flirtatious woman (छेड़खानी करने वाली महिला)
   Connoisseur – an expert in matters of taste or art (कला या स्वाद का जानकार)
   Cosmopolitan – a person who is comfortable in all parts of the world; worldly (विश्वनागरिक)

Examples

• “The museum features contemporary art from young artists.”

contemporary – questions

What is the meaning of contemporary in Hindi?

contemporary means “समकालीन, वर्तमान” in Hindi. In English: Belonging to the present time; modern.

What are the synonyms of contemporary?

Synonyms of contemporary: modern, current, present-day, recent.

What is the opposite of contemporary?

Antonyms of contemporary: ancient, outdated.

Has contemporary been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – contemporary has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022, SSC MTS 2021, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.

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