Asked in: SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · IB ACIO 2023 T-1
soporific in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Soporific
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Stimulating
Soporific = causing sleep.
Stimulating = exciting / arousing – its antonym.
Drowsy, Sleep-inducing and Sedative are synonyms of soporific. - IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Vocabulary
Select the conclusion(s) that follow(s) based on the correct meaning of the word underlined in the following sentence.
Sentence:
Soft music has a soporific effect on human beings, according to various studies.
Conclusion:
(i) Songs should be heard at a high volume for it to have any effect on us.
(ii) Mothers sing lullabies to their children when they don’t stop crying.
(iii) Classical music is often used to calm the nerves of agitated minds.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Only conclusion (ii) and (iii)
Explanation:
The word soporific means causing sleep or making someone feel drowsy or calm (नींद लाने वाला, सुस्त करने वाला).
• (i) Songs should be heard at a high volume for it to have any effect on us. ❌
This is not connected to the meaning of "soporific."
• (ii) Mothers sing lullabies to their children when they don’t stop crying. ✅
Lullabies are meant to soothe and induce sleep—a soporific effect.
• (iii) Classical music is often used to calm the nerves of agitated minds. ✅
Calming the nerves fits the meaning of "soporific" (soothing, relaxing, possibly sleep-inducing).
So, the correct answer is:
Only conclusion (ii) and (iii)
soporific – questions
Has soporific been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – soporific has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, IB ACIO 2023 T-1.