detrimental meaning in Hindi

detrimental in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Detrimental

   ASmartBFriendlyCIntellectualDHarmful
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Harmful

   Answer: Harmful
   Solution:
   • Detrimental means causing harm or damage.
   • Harmful is the exact synonym, as it also means causing injury or adverse effects.
   Why the other options are incorrect:
   • Smart – means intelligent or clever, unrelated to causing harm.
   • Friendly – means kind or amicable, opposite of harmful in tone.
   • Intellectual – means relating to the mind or intellect, not about damage or harm.
   Difficult word:
   • Detrimental: causing harm or damage; हानिकारक

2. SSC MTS 2023 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
   Addiction of drugs proved detrimental for his health.

   AImpartialBBeneficialCPotentialDDifferential
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Beneficial

   The most appropriate antonym for the underlined word "detrimental" is "beneficial."
   Detrimental: Causing harm or damage; having a negative effect. In the given sentence, it implies that the addiction to drugs has had a harmful impact on the person's health.
   Beneficial: Producing good or favorable results; having a positive effect; advantageous. In the context of health, a beneficial factor promotes well-being.
   Impartial: Treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; unbiased; fair. An impartial person does not favor one side over another.
   Potential: Capable of becoming or developing into something in the future; having the latent ability or capacity to achieve or become something.
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Examples

• “Smoking is detrimental to health.”

detrimental – questions

What is the meaning of detrimental in Hindi?

detrimental means “हानिकारक; नुकसानदेह” in Hindi. In English: Causing harm or damage.

What are the synonyms of detrimental?

Synonyms of detrimental: harmful, damaging, injurious, adverse, destructive.

What is the opposite of detrimental?

Antonyms of detrimental: beneficial, helpful, advantageous.

Has detrimental been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – detrimental has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2020 T-1.

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