nadir meaning in Hindi

nadir in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
   The moral values in this nation were at their nadir during the autocrat’s rule.

   AequatorialBhighest pointClowest pointDmedial point
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) lowest point

   The correct answer is lowest point.
   In this context, "nadir" refers to the lowest point, especially in terms of morality or standards.

2. IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Vocabulary

   Select the option in which the word ‘nadir’ is used correctly.

   AThe __nadir__ of a man’s life comes when he feels happy about his selfless service to mankind.BThe recent court ruling sentencing the politician on criminal charges marked the __nadir__ in his political career.CTenzing Norgay reached the __nadir__ of the Everest summit and created history.DThe Sahitya Academy Award was announced in recognition of the __nadir__ in the writer’s literary achievements.
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) The recent court ruling sentencing the politician on criminal charges marked the __nadir__ in his political career.

   Explanation:
   • The nadir of a man’s life comes when he feels happy about his selfless service to mankind.
   • Incorrect. Being happy about selfless service is a high (श्रेष्ठ) point, not the lowest.
   • The recent court ruling sentencing the politician on criminal charges marked the nadir in his political career.
   • Correct. Being sentenced on criminal charges is the lowest (सबसे निचला) point of a political career.
   • Tenzing Norgay reached the nadir of the Everest summit and created history.
   • Incorrect. Reaching the summit of Everest is the highest point (सबसे ऊँचा स्थान), but 'nadir' means the lowest point, not highest.
   • The Sahitya Academy Award was announced in recognition of the nadir in th

Examples

• “His career reached its nadir after the scandal.”

nadir – questions

What is the meaning of nadir in Hindi?

nadir means “निम्नतम बिंदु” in Hindi. In English: The lowest or most unsuccessful point of something

What are the synonyms of nadir?

Synonyms of nadir: bottom, low point, depth, trough.

What is the opposite of nadir?

Antonyms of nadir: peak, zenith.

Has nadir been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – nadir has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023, IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1.

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