hazard meaning in Hindi

hazard in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Hazard

   AProtectionBJeopardyCPerilDDanger
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Protection

   Answer: Protection
   Explanation:
   Protection denotes safety or defence against harm (सुरक्षा), which is the direct opposite of a hazard’s risk. The other options—jeopardy, peril, and danger—all mean forms of risk or threat, making them synonyms rather than antonyms.
   • Protection: safety or defence (सुरक्षा)
   • Jeopardy/Peril/Danger: risk or threat (जोखिम/खतरा)

2. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Hazard

   APerilBRiskCSafetyDGamble
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Safety

   Correct Answer: Safety
   Solution:
   The word "Hazard" means a danger or risk.
   Its most appropriate antonym is "Safety", which means freedom from danger or risk.
   Option (1) Peril and (2) Risk are synonyms of hazard.
   Option (4) Gamble refers to taking a risky chance, so it’s also not the opposite.
   Difficult Words and Meanings:
   hazard – something that causes danger – खतरा
   safety – the state of being protected from harm – सुरक्षा
   peril – serious and immediate danger – घातक संकट
   risk – possibility of harm or loss – जोखिम
   gamble – to take a risky chance – जुआ / जोखिम लेना

3. SSC MTS 2023 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Hazard

   AMiracleBArdentCAccidentDMarvel
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Accident

   Answer: (3) Accident
   Solution:
   • The word "Hazard" means a danger or risk, often associated with accidents or harmful events (जोखिम, खतरा).
   • "Accident" means an unexpected event that can cause harm, closely related to hazard.
   • "Miracle" and "Marvel" mean something wonderful or surprising, not related to hazard.
   • "Ardent" means passionate or enthusiastic, unrelated here.
   • Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of Hazard is Accident – option (3).

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hazard – questions

What is the meaning of hazard in Hindi?

hazard means “खतरा” in Hindi. In English: खतरा

What are the synonyms of hazard?

Synonyms of hazard: risk, danger, peril, threat.

What is the opposite of hazard?

Antonyms of hazard: safety, security, protection.

Has hazard been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hazard has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1.

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