Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1
seldom in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Seldom had he been so joyous in other’s happiness.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Frequently
Answer: Frequently
Solution:
• The word seldom means rarely or not often (कभी-कभार, शायद ही कभी).
• The antonym of seldom is frequently, which means often or regularly (अक्सर, बार-बार).
• Other options:
• Hardly – almost not (लगभग नहीं) – similar to seldom
• Occasionally – sometimes (कभी-कभी) – not the exact opposite
• Rarely – almost never (शायद ही कभी) – synonym of seldom
• ✅ Therefore, the correct antonym of seldom is frequently. - SSC CPO 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrase.
Rarely; not oftenAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) seldom
Answer: 4
Solution (Correct Option – 4: seldom):
The word “seldom” means rarely or not often — exactly matching the phrase given in the question.
Example: He seldom goes to parties. → He rarely goes to parties.
Why other options are incorrect:
frequently – Means often or regularly (अक्सर), opposite of “rarely”.
habitually – Means done by habit or regularly (आदतन), again opposite in meaning.
routinely – Means something done as a routine or regularly (नियमित रूप से), not rare.
seldom – questions
Has seldom been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – seldom has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1.