dearth meaning in Hindi

dearth in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word from the given options.
   The new government allowed all the corrupt ministers to feel the sufficiency of money by banning the specific currency.

   AIndeficiencyBDearthCPlentyDEnough
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Dearth

   The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word "sufficiency" is:
   Dearth
   "Dearth" means a lack or scarcity of something, which is the opposite of "sufficiency," which means an adequate amount or abundance.
   The other options don't work as antonyms:
   • Indeficiency is not a commonly used word.
   • Plenty refers to abundance, but it is not the direct opposite of sufficiency, which suggests adequacy rather than excess.
   • Enough is similar to sufficiency and is not an antonym.
   So, the correct answer is Dearth.

2. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
   The dearth of governmental policies on the basic rights and comforts of the impaired population leads to low standard of public life in a country.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (02-July Shift 1))

   ALacunaeBAbundanceCPaucityDBrevity
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Abundance

   The correct answer is "Abundance."
   Explanation:
   The word "dearth" means a scarcity or lack of something. To find its antonym, we need a word that conveys plenty or an ample amount.
   Options Analysis:
   • Lacunae: Incorrect, as it means gaps or deficiencies, which is a synonym of "dearth."
   • Abundance: Correct, as it means plenty or more than enough, which is the opposite of "dearth."
   • Paucity: Incorrect, as it means scarcity or insufficiency, which is a synonym of "dearth."
   • Brevity: Incorrect, as it means shortness, particularly of time or words, and does not relate to the meaning of "dearth."
   Correct Sentence:
   "The abundance of governmental policies on the basic rights and comforts of the i

3. SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to replace the italicised word.
   There is a/an abundance of fertile soil and magnificent grazing land.

   AplethoraBdearthCadequacyDplenitude
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) dearth

   The most appropriate antonym to replace the italicized word "abundance" is: dearth
   Dearth: Dearth means a scarcity or lack of something, suggesting an insufficient or inadequate amount or supply.
   
   Plethora: Plethora refers to an excessive or overabundant amount of something, often implying an overwhelming quantity or surplus.
   Adequacy: Adequacy refers to the state of being sufficient or satisfactory in amount, quality, or degree. It implies having enough or being suitable for a particular purpose.
   Plenitude: Plenitude is similar to abundance and refers to a plentiful or ample supply of something, suggesting a fullness or completeness in quantity or extent.

Examples

• “There is a dearth of skilled workers in this industry.”

dearth – questions

What is the meaning of dearth in Hindi?

dearth means “अभाव, कमी” in Hindi. In English: A scarcity or lack of something

What are the synonyms of dearth?

Synonyms of dearth: scarcity, shortage, lack, paucity.

What is the opposite of dearth?

Antonyms of dearth: abundance, surplus, plenty.

Has dearth been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – dearth has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.

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