Meaning: Lasting for a long or indefinite time; recurring
Hindi: चिरस्थायी/बारहमासी
Synonyms: everlasting, enduring, perpetual, persistent
Antonyms: temporary, transient, short-lived
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC IMD 2022 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML
perennial in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate option that means the same as the underlined group of words to fill in the blank.
Most of the rivers dry up during the summer season, but the Ganga is full of water round the year because it is __________.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) perennial
Correct Answer: perennial
Explanation:
A "perennial" river is one that flows throughout the year without drying up. Since the Ganga remains full of water in all seasons, the correct word to describe it is "perennial".
Other Options:
• Biennial –means occurring every two years, which does not describe a river that flows all year.
• Annual –means occurring once every year, but does not refer to continuous water flow.
• Biannual –means occurring twice a year, which does not fit the context. - SSC MTS 2024 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
Many biologists have stated the fact that most of the herbs are perinnial and have healing qualities with added flavour.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Perinnial
Answer: Perinnial
Explanation:
The correct spelling is "Perennial" (with one "n" after the "i" and two "n"s after the "e").
• Perennial means lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring.
(Hindi: बार-बार होने वाला, दीर्घकालिक) – ✅ Correct spelling
Other words are correctly spelt:
• Biologists – जीवविज्ञानी
• Qualities – गुण
• Healing – उपचारात्मक
So, the incorrectly spelt word is "Perinnial."
Examples
- “Water scarcity is a perennial problem in this region.”
perennial – questions
What is the meaning of perennial in Hindi?
perennial means “चिरस्थायी/बारहमासी” in Hindi. In English: Lasting for a long or indefinite time; recurring
What are the synonyms of perennial?
Synonyms of perennial: everlasting, enduring, perpetual, persistent.
What is the opposite of perennial?
Antonyms of perennial: temporary, transient, short-lived.
Has perennial been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – perennial has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC IMD 2022 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML.