Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
stiffness in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
The athlete demonstrated remarkable agility during the gymnastics routine.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Stiffness
Correct Answer: Stiffness
Explanation:
The highlighted word is “agility”, which means:
• The ability to move quickly and easily; physical or mental nimbleness and flexibility.
• Hindi meaning: फुर्ती या चुस्ती
Let’s examine the options:
• Nimbleness – चुस्ती / फुर्ती → ✅ Synonym (Not antonym)
• Flexibility – लचीलापन → ✅ Synonym (Not antonym)
• Prowess – कुशलता / श्रेष्ठता → ❌ Related to skill, not opposite
• Stiffness – अकड़न / जड़ता → ✅ Correct Antonym
Agility and Stiffness are opposites:
• Agility implies ease and fluidity of movement.
• Stiffness implies rigidness, lack of movement, or difficulty in motion.
Final Answer: Stiffness
stiffness – questions
Has stiffness been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – stiffness has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.