Asked in: SSC Steno 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1
dwindle in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the following word.
DwindleAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Reduce
Answer: Reduce
Explanation:
• Dwindle means to decrease gradually (धीरे-धीरे कम होना).
• Among the options, Reduce (कम करना) is the closest synonym.
• Other options like Expand (बढ़ाना), Approve (स्वीकृत करना), and Neglect (उपेक्षा करना) do not match the meaning.
Hence, Reduce is the correct meaning of Dwindle. - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘dwindle’ in the sentence given below.
Rahul advised Neerja to appreciate or motivate her younger brother and not to dwindle or neglect his ideas all the time.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) motivate
Answer: motivate
Explanation:
In this context, dwindle means to diminish or reduce (घटाना). Its opposite is motivate, which means to inspire or encourage (प्रेरित करना).
• Dwindle refers to ideas shrinking due to lack of support.
• Motivate implies boosting confidence and valuing those ideas.
dwindle – questions
Has dwindle been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – dwindle has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1.