impediment meaning in Hindi

impediment in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Impediment

   ABenefitBPedestrianCObstacleDExperiment
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Obstacle

   The correct answer is "Obstacle."
   An impediment refers to something that obstructs or hinders progress or movement, which is synonymous with obstacle. The other options do not carry the same meaning:
   • Benefit: Something advantageous or helpful, the opposite of impediment.
   • Pedestrian: Refers to a person walking, or something ordinary, unrelated to impediment.
   • Experiment: A test or trial, not related to hindrance.

2. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms

   Choose a word that is similar in meaning to the word in bold. Although Mona has a slight speech impediment, she still speaks confidently in front of people.

   AAdvancementBDefectCImpositionDAdvantage
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Defect

   Meaning: impediment = a hindrance or obstruction; in *speech impediment*, a fault that hampers speaking *(बाधा, रुकावट; वाणी-दोष)*.
   Defect = a fault or shortcoming *(दोष, कमी)*.
   *Speech defect* is the everyday equivalent of *speech impediment*, so it matches exactly.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • Advancement = progress or promotion *(उन्नति, प्रगति)* — a gain, not a hindrance.
   • Imposition = something unfairly forced on a person *(थोपी गई बात, अनुचित बोझ)*.
   • Advantage = a favourable position, a benefit *(लाभ, बढ़त)* — the word *although* promises a drawback, so a benefit cannot fit.
   Word help.
   slight = small in degree *(हल्का, मामूली)*.
   confidently = with self-assurance *(आत्मविश्वास से)*.
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Examples

• “Lack of funds was a major impediment to the project.”

impediment – questions

What is the meaning of impediment in Hindi?

impediment means “बाधा / रुकावट” in Hindi. In English: An obstacle that hinders progress

What are the synonyms of impediment?

Synonyms of impediment: obstacle, hindrance, barrier.

What is the opposite of impediment?

Antonyms of impediment: aid, help.

Has impediment been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – impediment has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024.

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