procrastination meaning in Hindi

procrastination in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Steno 2024 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Procrastination

   ALimitationBSuspensionCResumptionDAction
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Suspension

   Correct Answer: Suspension
   Explanation:
   The word procrastination refers to the act of delaying or postponing something, often unnecessarily. Among the given options, suspension is the closest synonym as it implies putting something off or delaying action.

2. SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Procrastination

   AHesitanceBTimidnessCHawingDEagerness
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Eagerness

   Correct Answer: Eagerness
   Explanation:
   Procrastination means delaying or postponing tasks (टालमटोल करना).
   The antonym is Eagerness, which means a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something promptly (उत्सुकता / तत्परता).
   Hesitance – unwillingness or delay in making a decision (संकोच)
   Timidness – lack of courage or confidence (डरपोक स्वभाव)
   Hawing – hesitation in speech (हिचकिचाहट से बोलना)
   Only Eagerness is the correct opposite of Procrastination.

3. SSC MTS 2024 Spelling

   Identify the word with a spelling error in the following sentence. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.
   In Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’, Hamlet’s flaw is defined as procrustineition.

   AprocrastinationBpracrostinationCprocristineitionDprocrustination
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) procrastination

   Answer: procrastination
   Explanation:
   The word "procrustineition" is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is "procrastination," which means delaying or postponing something.
   (Hindi: टालमटोल करना, विलंब करना)
   Other options are incorrect spellings or variants:
   • pracrostination – incorrect
   • procristineition – incorrect
   • procrustination – incorrect
   Correct sentence:
   "In Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’, Hamlet’s flaw is defined as procrastination."

4. SSC CPO 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitution for the blank in the sentence below.
   Despite knowing the importance of the assignment, Rahul kept delaying it until the last minute — a clear case of _______.

   AexaggerationBprocrastinationCtemptationDnegotiation
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) procrastination

   Correct Answer: Option 2 — procrastination
   Procrastination means the habit of delaying or postponing tasks despite knowing their importance.
   Why Option 2 is correct: The sentence describes exactly what procrastination means — delaying something important until the last minute.
   Why the others are wrong:
   Option 1 — Exaggeration means overstating facts; no overstating is happening here.
   Option 3 — Temptation is the desire to do something wrong or unwise; delaying a task is not temptation.
   Option 4 — Negotiation involves discussion to reach an agreement; it is completely unrelated to delaying tasks.

Examples

• “His procrastination caused him to miss the application deadline.”

procrastination – questions

What is the meaning of procrastination in Hindi?

procrastination means “टालमटोल, विलंब करने की आदत” in Hindi. In English: The act of delaying or postponing tasks unnecessarily

What are the synonyms of procrastination?

Synonyms of procrastination: delay, postponement, dawdling, stalling.

What is the opposite of procrastination?

Antonyms of procrastination: promptness, punctuality.

Has procrastination been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – procrastination has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC Steno 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024.

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