panacea meaning in Hindi

panacea in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
   My grandmother helps us in all the problems. She has a remedy for all the diseases.

   A‘Service’BPanaceaCHereticDFanatic
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Panacea

   The most appropriate substitution for the underlined words is:
   Panacea
   "Panacea" refers to a solution or remedy for all problems or diseases, which fits the context of the sentence where the grandmother is described as having a remedy for all diseases.
   The other options are not suitable:
   • Service refers to an act of helping or serving, which doesn’t fit in the context of a remedy for diseases.
   • Heretic refers to someone who holds beliefs contrary to established doctrine, unrelated to the context.
   • Fanatic refers to someone with extreme or obsessive views, which doesn’t match the meaning of remedy.
   So, the correct answer is Panacea.

2. SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Panacea

   ASurveyBMiracleCPressureDRemedy
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Remedy

   Correct Answer: Remedy
   Explanation:
   Let’s understand the meaning of each word:
   • Panacea
   • Meaning: A solution or remedy for all problems or diseases; a universal cure.
   • Hindi: सर्व रोग निवारक औषधि / रामबाण इलाज
   • Remedy ✅
   • Meaning: A treatment or solution for a problem, especially in health or legal matters.
   • Hindi: उपाय / इलाज
   • This is the closest synonym of panacea, especially when referring to a solution to all problems.
   • Miracle
   • Meaning: An extraordinary and welcome event not explicable by natural or scientific laws.
   • Hindi: चमत्कार
   • While sometimes used metaphorically with “panacea,” it’s not a true synonym.
   • Survey
   • Meaning: An investigation or questionnaire conducted to ga

3. Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 Synonyms

   Choose the correct word from the options given showing a synonym of the word below:
   panacea

   AunhappyBill-willCremedyDreadymade
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) remedy

   "Panacea" means a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases — a cure-all. "Remedy" — a medicine or treatment — is the closest synonym. "Unhappy" relates to emotion. "Ill-will" is hostility. "Readymade" means pre-prepared. Hence the correct answer is remedy.

4. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
   A remedy for all diseases

   ANarcoticBElixirCPlaceboDPanacea
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Panacea

   Meaning: panacea = a single remedy claimed to cure all diseases and all troubles *(रामबाण, सर्वरोगनाशक औषधि)*.
   Greek pan (all) + akos (cure) — the word itself says "cure-all".
   Why the others are wrong.
   • Narcotic = a drug that dulls the senses and brings sleep *(मादक द्रव्य, नशीली दवा)* — it relieves, it does not cure.
   • Elixir = a magical potion, especially one supposed to prolong life *(अमृत, जीवन-रस)* — it grants life, not a cure for every disease.
   • Placebo = a harmless dummy medicine given for its psychological effect *(छद्म औषधि)* — it has no curing power at all.
   Word help.
   remedy = a cure for a disease or a wrong *(उपचार, इलाज)*.
   *Modern use has moved from medicine to policy — "no sin

5. SSC CPO 2018 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
   A solution for all difficulties or diseases

   AtreatmentBremedyCpanaceaDmedication
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) panacea

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option C (panacea)
   Type: One-Word Substitution
   A solution for all difficulties or diseases = panacea (a cure-all).
   Meanings
   • treatment / medication – care for a particular illness.
   • remedy – a cure for one problem.
   • panacea – a single remedy for all ills (रामबाण). ✓

6. SSC Steno 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
   Is it ever possible to create a supposed cure for all diseases and problems in this world?

   Aan elixirBa facsimileCa nostrumDa panacea
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) a panacea

   Answer: (d) a panacea
   Explanation:
   • The phrase “supposed cure for all diseases and problems” refers to a universal remedy.
   • Panacea means a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases (सर्वरोग निवारक).
   • Other options:
   • Elixir – a medicinal potion but not necessarily universal.
   • Facsimile – a copy or reproduction (प्रतिलिपि).
   • Nostrum – a questionable or ineffective remedy (अविश्वसनीय औषधि).
   Hence, “a panacea” is the most appropriate substitute.

Examples

• “Education is often seen as a panacea for social issues.”

panacea – questions

What is the meaning of panacea in Hindi?

panacea means “रामबाण” in Hindi. In English: A solution or remedy for all problems or diseases.

What are the synonyms of panacea?

Synonyms of panacea: cure-all, remedy, universal solution.

What is the opposite of panacea?

Antonyms of panacea: problem, poison.

Has panacea been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – panacea has been asked 9 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, Delhi Police HCM 2025-26, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1 and more.

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