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general meaning in Hindi

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general adjective

Meaning: common to most people or cases; not specific

Hindi: सामान्य

Synonyms: common, widespread, universal, overall

Antonyms: specific, particular

Asked in: SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022

general in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    General

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Specific

    Answer: (b) Specific
    Explanation:
    • General means broad, not detailed, or applicable to many (सामान्य, व्यापक).
    • Specific means particular, clearly defined or detailed (विशिष्ट, स्पष्ट) — ✅ exact opposite of “general”.
    Other options:
    • Mixture – a blend or combination (मिश्रण) ❌
    • Common – usual or frequent (सामान्य) ❌ synonym, not antonym
    • Composite – made of various parts (संयुक्त) ❌ not opposite in meaning
    ✅ So, Specific is the most appropriate antonym of General.

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What is the meaning of general in Hindi?

general means “सामान्य” in Hindi. In English: common to most people or cases; not specific

What are the synonyms of general?

Synonyms of general: common, widespread, universal, overall.

What is the opposite of general?

Antonyms of general: specific, particular.

Has general been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – general has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022.

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