Meaning: No longer existing; having died out completely
Hindi: विलुप्त
Synonyms: vanished, dead, obsolete, nonexistent
Antonyms: extant, living, existing
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1
extinct in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
That which is no longer in existenceAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Extinct
Correct Answer: Extinct
Explanation:
"Extinct" refers to something that no longer exists, such as a species that has completely disappeared. This word best fits the given definition.
Other options:
• Destroyed: Means something has been ruined but does not necessarily imply complete non-existence.
• Removed: Means taken away, but it can still exist elsewhere.
• Vanished: Means disappeared, but it does not confirm permanent non-existence. - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ExtinctAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Vanished
Answer: Vanished
Solution:
• Extinct means no longer existing or living (निष्प्राण / समाप्त).
• The correct synonym is Vanished, which means disappeared or ceased to exist (गायब हो जाना). ✅
• Option meanings:
• Living – alive (जीवित) ❌
• Vanished – disappeared (गायब) ✅
• Vibrant – full of energy (जीवंत) ❌
• Active – engaging in activity (सक्रिय) ❌
Examples
- “The dodo bird is now extinct.”
extinct – questions
What is the meaning of extinct in Hindi?
extinct means “विलुप्त” in Hindi. In English: No longer existing; having died out completely
What are the synonyms of extinct?
Synonyms of extinct: vanished, dead, obsolete, nonexistent.
What is the opposite of extinct?
Antonyms of extinct: extant, living, existing.
Has extinct been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – extinct has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1.