Meaning: producing the intended result successfully
Hindi: प्रभावी
Synonyms: efficient, successful, productive, capable
Antonyms: ineffective, useless
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC IMD 2022 T-1
effective in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The order will be operational from 1ˢᵗ of November.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) effective
Answer: b) effective
Explanation:
The word "operational" means ready for use or functioning (सक्रिय, कार्यरत).
• Effective = producing the desired result; in operation (प्रभावी, क्रियाशील) → Correct synonym
• Scrapped = discarded or canceled (रद्द किया गया) → opposite meaning
• Considered = thought about (सोचा गया) → unrelated
• Provoked = caused a reaction, usually negative (भड़का दिया) → unrelated
Only "effective" matches the meaning of "operational" here.
Examples from the daily editorials
- “Effective deployment of trained police could have prevented the tragedy.”
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effective – questions
What is the meaning of effective in Hindi?
effective means “प्रभावी” in Hindi. In English: producing the intended result successfully
What are the synonyms of effective?
Synonyms of effective: efficient, successful, productive, capable.
What is the opposite of effective?
Antonyms of effective: ineffective, useless.
Has effective been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – effective has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC IMD 2022 T-1.