prevent meaning in Hindi

prevent in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Avert

   APermitBConfrontCFaceDPrevent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Prevent

   Explanation:
   The word “Avert” means to avoid, ward off, or prevent something bad or undesirable from happening.
   🔸 Hindi: टालना, बचाव करना, रोकना
   It is often used in the context of avoiding danger, risk, or a negative situation.
   Option-wise Analysis:
   • Prevent – ✅ Correct; means to stop something from happening
   🔸 Hindi: रोकना, बचाना
   • Permit – ❌ Opposite in meaning; means to allow
   🔸 Hindi: अनुमति देना
   • Confront – ❌ To face something boldly; opposite in tone
   🔸 Hindi: सामना करना
   • Face – ❌ To deal with something directly
   🔸 Hindi: मुकाबला करना, सामना करना
   ✅ Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of “Avert” is: Prevent.

Examples

• “Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.”

prevent – questions

What is the meaning of prevent in Hindi?

prevent means “रोकना” in Hindi. In English: To stop something from happening.

What are the synonyms of prevent?

Synonyms of prevent: avert, hinder, impede, block.

What is the opposite of prevent?

Antonyms of prevent: allow, permit.

Has prevent been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – prevent has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 HSL, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC MTS 2020.

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