Meaning: A violent tropical storm with high winds.
Hindi: तूफान
Synonyms: storm, cyclone, typhoon
Antonyms: calm
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) · SSC MTS 2024
hurricane in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Spelling
Select the option that correctly rectifies the underlined spelling error.
The rainbow only appears after a hurican.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) hurricane
Correct Answer: hurricane
Explanation:
The correct spelling is "hurricane." The other options are misspelled versions.
So, the corrected sentence is:
"The rainbow only appears after a hurricane." - SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) One Word Substitution
From the given alternatives, select the one-word substitution of the following: A storm with a violent wind.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Hurricane
Meaning: hurricane = a storm with a violent wind, especially a tropical cyclone in the western Atlantic *(प्रचंड तूफ़ान, चक्रवात)*.
The same storm is called a typhoon in the north-west Pacific and a cyclone in the Indian Ocean.
Why the others are wrong.
#B Acne = a skin condition with pimples *(मुँहासे)*.
#B Dart = a small pointed missile thrown by hand; also, to move suddenly and fast *(तीर, झपटना)*.
#B Defy = to openly resist or refuse to obey *(अवज्ञा करना, ललकारना)*.
Answer: Hurricane
*Hurricane — Atlantic; typhoon — Pacific; cyclone — Indian Ocean.*
Examples
- “The hurricane destroyed many coastal homes.”
hurricane – questions
What is the meaning of hurricane in Hindi?
hurricane means “तूफान” in Hindi. In English: A violent tropical storm with high winds.
What are the synonyms of hurricane?
Synonyms of hurricane: storm, cyclone, typhoon.
What is the opposite of hurricane?
Antonyms of hurricane: calm.
Has hurricane been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – hurricane has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC MTS 2024.