Meaning: Avoiding direct answers or commitment; deliberately vague
Hindi: टालमटोल करने वाला, गोलमोल
Synonyms: elusive, vague, ambiguous, noncommittal
Antonyms: direct, straightforward
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
evasive in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
EvasiveAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Truthful
Answer: Truthful
Explanation:
The word "evasive" means trying to avoid giving a clear or direct answer; avoiding the truth – टालमटोल करने वाला या गोलमोल।
We are looking for the antonym (opposite in meaning).
Let’s evaluate the options:
• Truthful – honest and direct – सच्चा → ✅ Correct antonym
• Obscure – unclear or not well known – अस्पष्ट → ❌ Not opposite
• Chaotic – disorganised or messy – अस्त-व्यस्त → ❌ Unrelated
• Elusive – difficult to catch or define – पकड़ में न आने वाला → ❌ Similar to evasive, not opposite
So, the correct antonym of evasive is truthful – सच्चा. - SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Candid
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Evasive
"Candid" means truthful, straightforward, and frank; willing to speak openly. Its antonym is "Evasive" — tending to avoid commitment or direct answers; not frank or straightforward. Sincere, Honest, and Frank are all synonyms of candid, not antonyms.
Examples
- “The minister gave an evasive answer to the reporter's question.”
evasive – questions
What is the meaning of evasive in Hindi?
evasive means “टालमटोल करने वाला, गोलमोल” in Hindi. In English: Avoiding direct answers or commitment; deliberately vague
What are the synonyms of evasive?
Synonyms of evasive: elusive, vague, ambiguous, noncommittal.
What is the opposite of evasive?
Antonyms of evasive: direct, straightforward.
Has evasive been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – evasive has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.