Meaning: A state of agreement or pleasant combination
Hindi: सामंजस्य / सद्भाव
Synonyms: accord, unity, concord, peace
Antonyms: discord, conflict, disagreement
Asked in: SSC CPO 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC MTS 2023 · SSC CHSL 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021 · SSC CGL 2020 T-1 · SSC Steno 2020 T-1
harmony in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Spelling
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence and select the option that rectifies the spelling error.
The idea is to encourage tourism and allow visitors to enjoy the spectacular Rockies, but to ensure that it is done in hermony with the environment.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Harmony
The incorrectly spelled word is:
hermony
The correct spelling is:
harmony
So, the rectified word is harmony. - SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
HarmonyAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Discord
Answer: Discord
Explanation:
The word "Harmony" means peaceful agreement, unity, or a pleasing arrangement – सामंजस्य / मेल-जोल.
We need an antonym, i.e., a word that expresses the opposite meaning.
Let’s examine the options:
• Discord – means disagreement or conflict – मतभेद / कलह → ✅ Correct antonym
• Unity – means togetherness or oneness – एकता → ❌ Synonym
• Accord – means agreement or harmony – समझौता / सहमति → ❌ Synonym
• Concord – means agreement or peace – मेल / सौहार्द → ❌ Synonym
So, the correct antonym of Harmony is Discord – कलह, मतभेद. - SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
CacophonyAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Harmony
Answer: Harmony
Explanation:
• Cacophony means a harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds (कर्कश आवाज़).
• Its antonym Harmony means a pleasant combination of sounds (सुमधुर संगीत).
• Discord and Dissonance both mean lack of harmony or unpleasant sounds (असंगति).
• Noise means any sound, often unpleasant, so not an antonym here.
So, Harmony is the correct antonym of Cacophony. - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
HarmonyAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Hostility
Answer: Hostility
Explanation:
• Harmony means agreement, peace, or friendly relations (सामंजस्य, मेल-मिलाप).
• The antonym is hostility, which means unfriendliness or opposition (शत्रुता, विरोध).
• The other options:
• Congruity – agreement or harmony (साम्यता)
• Consent – permission or agreement (सहमति)
• Concord – harmony or agreement (सामंजस्य)
So, hostility is the correct antonym. - SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
HarmonyAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Conflict
Correct Answer: Conflict
Solution:
The word "Harmony" means peace, agreement, or unity.
Its antonym is "Conflict", which means disagreement, clash, or fight.
Option (1) Concord, (2) Amity, and (4) Accord are all synonyms of "Harmony", not antonyms.
Difficult Words and Meanings:
harmony – peaceful and friendly relations – सामंजस्य / मेल
conflict – serious disagreement or fight – टकराव / संघर्ष
concord – agreement or harmony – एकता / सहमति
amity – friendly relations – मित्रता
accord – agreement – समझौता - SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
HarmonyAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Hatred
Answer: Hatred
Solution:
The word "harmony" means a state of peace, agreement, or unity among people or things. The opposite of this would be "hatred", which involves strong dislike, conflict, or hostility — a complete lack of harmony.
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Friendship – implies positive relations, similar to harmony.
• Rapport – means a friendly, harmonious relationship – similar in meaning.
• Peace – a synonym of harmony, not an opposite.
Examples
- “The community lives in harmony despite different cultures.”
harmony – questions
What is the meaning of harmony in Hindi?
harmony means “सामंजस्य / सद्भाव” in Hindi. In English: A state of agreement or pleasant combination
What are the synonyms of harmony?
Synonyms of harmony: accord, unity, concord, peace.
What is the opposite of harmony?
Antonyms of harmony: discord, conflict, disagreement.
Has harmony been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – harmony has been asked 9 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CHSL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC MTS 2021, SSC CGL 2020 T-1, SSC Steno 2020 T-1.