Asked in: SSC Steno 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1
intrinsic in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.
People with generous hearts can see the intrinsic value in something which looks worthless to others.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Extraneous
Answer: (c) Extraneous
Explanation:
• Intrinsic means inherent, essential, or naturally belonging to something (आंतरिक, मौलिक).
• The opposite is Extraneous, which means irrelevant or not essential; coming from outside (बाहरी, असंबंधित).
Other options:
• Impertinent – rude or disrespectful (अभद्र) ❌
• Unrelated – not connected, but not the best antonym in context ❌
• Genuine – real or authentic (असली) ❌ – not opposite of intrinsic
✅ So, the correct antonym of intrinsic is extraneous. - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
One must aim to develop intrinsic motivation within learners for better retention of knowledge.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Extrinsic
Answer: Extrinsic
Explanation:
• Intrinsic means belonging naturally; essential (अंतर्निहित).
• Extrinsic is the opposite, meaning not essential; external (बाहरी).
• Inherent is a synonym of intrinsic, while introjected and elemental don’t convey the opposite sense.
intrinsic – questions
Has intrinsic been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – intrinsic has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1.