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
- SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
GeneralAnswer & 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.
Examples from the daily editorials
- “It is a general belief that pandals are mostly safe.”
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general – questions
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.