Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) · SSC CGL 2023 T-1
deaf in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) One Word Substitution
From the given alternatives, select the one-word substitution of the following: “A person who cannot hear” is:
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Deaf
Meaning: deaf = unable to hear *(बहरा, बधिर)*.
Why the others are wrong.
#B Blind = unable to see *(अंधा, दृष्टिहीन)*.
#B Dumb = unable to speak *(गूँगा, मूक)*; in modern usage mute is preferred, as *dumb* can sound rude.
#B Lame = unable to walk normally because of an injured leg *(लंगड़ा)*.
Answer: Deaf
*Eyes → blind, ears → deaf, speech → dumb (mute), legs → lame.* - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who cannot hear.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Deaf
Answer: (3) Deaf
Solution:
The correct one-word substitute for “one who cannot hear” is “deaf” (बहरा).
Other options:
• Illegible – Unable to read or decipher writing (अस्पष्ट).
• Dumb – Unable to speak, though often incorrectly used for hearing loss.
• Inaudible – Unable to be heard (अश्रव्य), but not a person.
Word Meanings:
• Deaf – बहरा
• Dumb – गूंगा
• Illegible – अस्पष्ट (लेखन)
• Inaudible – न सुनाई देने वाला
deaf – questions
Has deaf been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – deaf has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC CGL 2023 T-1.