Meaning: Having or showing good judgment; wise
Hindi: विवेकपूर्ण
Synonyms: wise, prudent, sensible, sound, rational
Antonyms: injudicious, foolish, reckless
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) · SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1 · SSC CGL 2020 T-2
judicious in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold.
The choice was judicious as further events proved.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) prudent
Correct Answer: prudent
Explanation: The word "judicious" means showing good judgment, wisdom, or sense. The synonym "prudent" also means acting with care and thought for the future, making it the best choice.
Other options:
• Silly: Means lacking sense or foolish, which is the opposite of judicious.
• Ridiculous: Means absurd or laughable, which does not match the meaning of judicious.
• Hasty: Means done quickly without careful thought, which contrasts with judicious. - SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
PrudentAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Judicious
The most appropriate synonym for the word "prudent" is:
Judicious
"Prudent" means being wise, careful, or showing good judgment, and "judicious" means having or showing good judgment or sense, making it the closest synonym.
The other options do not fit as synonyms:
• Precious means something of great value, which is unrelated to the meaning of prudent.
• Diffident means shy or lacking self-confidence, which is unrelated.
• Doubtful means uncertain or not convinced, which does not match the meaning of prudent either. - SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) Spelling
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
The author's ______ use of metaphor added depth to the narrative.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) judicious
Meaning: judicious = showing good judgement, wise and well-chosen *(विवेकपूर्ण, सोच-समझकर किया गया)*.
A *judicious use of metaphor* = metaphors used with good sense, not overdone — which is why they *added depth*.
Spelling rule.
The word comes from judici- (as in *judiciary*, *judicial*) + -ous.
So it is spelt j-u-d-i-c-i-o-u-s — a c, then -ious.
Split it: ju · di · cious.
Why the others are wrong.
#B juditious — puts t for c; the *-tious* ending belongs to words like *cautious, ambitious* *(सतर्क, महत्वाकांक्षी)*, not to *judicial* words.
#B juditous — wrong twice: t for c and the i before *-ous* dropped.
#B judicous — drops the i; the ending is *-cious* (as in *gracious, precious* *(कृपा - SSC CGL 2020 T-2 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
JudiciousAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Thoughtful
✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Thoughtful)
Type: Synonym
JUDICIOUS – showing good sense/careful judgement (विवेकपूर्ण).
Meanings
• Thoughtful → synonym ✓. Beautiful / plentiful / graceful – unrelated (chosen only for the "-ful" rhyme). - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
JudiciousAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Sensible
Answer: Sensible
Solution:
• Judicious means having or showing good judgement; wise and careful (समझदार / विवेकपूर्ण).
• The correct synonym is Sensible, which also means showing good sense or judgement (समझदार). ✅
• Option meanings:
• Careless – not paying attention or being negligent (लापरवाह) ❌
• Short-sighted – lacking foresight or long-term planning (दूरदृष्टिहीन) ❌
• Sensible – showing wisdom and good judgement (समझदार) ✅
• Imprudent – not wise or rash (अविवेकी / नासमझ) ❌ - SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
SagaciousAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Judicious
Explanation:
Synonym:
• Judicious = showing good judgment or sense (विवेकपूर्ण)
➡️ This is the most appropriate synonym.
❌ Other Options:
• Precious = valuable (कीमती)
• Delicious = tasty (स्वादिष्ट)
• Malicious = intending to do harm (दुर्भावनापूर्ण)
These do not match the meaning of sagacious.
✅ Final Answer: Judicious
Examples
- “She made a judicious decision about her investments.”
judicious – questions
What is the meaning of judicious in Hindi?
judicious means “विवेकपूर्ण” in Hindi. In English: Having or showing good judgment; wise
What are the synonyms of judicious?
Synonyms of judicious: wise, prudent, sensible, sound, rational.
What is the opposite of judicious?
Antonyms of judicious: injudicious, foolish, reckless.
Has judicious been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – judicious has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-2.