Meaning: To block or hinder movement or progress
Hindi: बाधा डालना
Synonyms: block, hinder, impede, hamper
Antonyms: assist, facilitate
Asked in: SSC GD 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021 · SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML
obstruct in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ObstructAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Block
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Block
🔍 What’s the grammatical issue?
• Error Type: ❌ None — this is a synonym identification question
• Part of speech involved: Verb
📘 Meaning of “Obstruct”:
To block, hinder, or get in the way of something (रोकना / बाधा डालना)
✅ Block – ✔ Synonym
• Meaning: To stop movement or progress (रोक देना)
• ✅ Exact match in meaning
❌ Explanation of Other Options:
• Approve – (मंज़ूरी देना)
• ❌ Opposite in tone and intent
• Match – (मेल खाना)
• ❌ Unrelated meaning; has nothing to do with blocking
• Permit – (अनुमति देना)
• ❌ Antonym; it means to allow, not to block
🟢 So, the correct synonym of Obstruct is: Block,
because both mean to hinder or stop something from progre
Examples
- “The fallen tree obstructed the road.”
obstruct – questions
What is the meaning of obstruct in Hindi?
obstruct means “बाधा डालना” in Hindi. In English: To block or hinder movement or progress
What are the synonyms of obstruct?
Synonyms of obstruct: block, hinder, impede, hamper.
What is the opposite of obstruct?
Antonyms of obstruct: assist, facilitate.
Has obstruct been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – obstruct has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC MTS 2021, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML.