Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
scarce in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Profuse
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Scarce
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Scarce"
"Profuse" means present in large amounts; abundant or plentiful. Its antonym is "Scarce" — (especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand; in short supply.
Profuse = existing in large quantities ↔ Scarce = existing in very small quantities
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 "Copious" — means large in quantity; abundant. This is a SYNONYM of profuse, not an antonym.
Option 2 "Abundant" — means present in great quantities; plentiful. Also a SYNONYM of profuse.
Option 4 "Plentiful" — means existing in or yielding great quantities. Another SYNONYM of profuse.
scarce – questions
Has scarce been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – scarce has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.