sedative meaning in Hindi

sedative in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2023 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrase.
   A drug or other substance that induces sleep
   (SSC CHSL 2023 T-2 (10 Jan))

   AEnergeticBReviverCStimulantDSedative
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Sedative

   The most appropriate one-word substitute for the given group of words "A drug or other substance that induces sleep" is: Sedative
   • Energetic:
   • Meaning: Possessing or exhibiting energy, active, vigorous, or lively.
   • Reviver:
   • Meaning: Something that restores or renews vitality, strength, or consciousness.
   • Stimulant:
   • Meaning: A substance that increases physiological or nervous activity in the body, often temporarily enhancing alertness and energy.
   • Sedative:
   • Meaning: A drug or other substance that induces relaxation and sleepiness, calming or soothing the central nervous system.

2. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
   A medicine or other substance that has a calming or soothing effect.

   AA. SedativeBB. StimulantCC. AnalgesicDD. Antibiotic
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) A. Sedative

   The correct one-word substitute is "Sedative" — a medicine or drug that has a calming, soothing, or sleep-inducing effect on the nervous system. Examples include certain sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medications. "Stimulant" does the opposite — it increases alertness and activity. "Analgesic" is a painkiller. "Antibiotic" fights bacterial infections. Only "Sedative" matches the description of having a calming or soothing effect.

Examples

• “The doctor prescribed a sedative to help him sleep.”

sedative – questions

What is the meaning of sedative in Hindi?

sedative means “शामक” in Hindi. In English: A drug that induces calmness or sleep

What are the synonyms of sedative?

Synonyms of sedative: tranquilizer, calmative, narcotic, soporific.

What is the opposite of sedative?

Antonyms of sedative: stimulant, irritant.

Has sedative been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – sedative has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2023 T-2.

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