Meaning: Lack of knowledge or information about something.
Hindi: अज्ञानता, अनभिज्ञता
Synonyms: unawareness, naivety, illiteracy, unfamiliarity
Antonyms: knowledge, awareness, wisdom
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC GD 2021 T-1 · SSC Steno 2019 T-1
ignorance in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Ignorance
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Knowledge
Correct Answer: Option 1 — "Knowledge"
"Ignorance" means lack of knowledge, information, or awareness. Its most direct antonym is "Knowledge" — the state of having information, facts, or understanding.
Word pair: Ignorance ↔ Knowledge (both relate directly to the possession or absence of information).
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 "Wisdom" — wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge well. While related, it is not the direct antonym of ignorance.
Option 3 "Awareness" — awareness refers to knowing about a situation. The candidate selected this, but it is a narrower term than 'knowledge' and is not the best antonym.
Option 4 "Understanding" — understanding means comprehension of somethin
Examples
- “His ignorance of the rules caused him to make several mistakes.”
ignorance – questions
What is the meaning of ignorance in Hindi?
ignorance means “अज्ञानता, अनभिज्ञता” in Hindi. In English: Lack of knowledge or information about something.
What are the synonyms of ignorance?
Synonyms of ignorance: unawareness, naivety, illiteracy, unfamiliarity.
What is the opposite of ignorance?
Antonyms of ignorance: knowledge, awareness, wisdom.
Has ignorance been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – ignorance has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1, SSC Steno 2019 T-1.