SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 12

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Scarce.

• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

• ABUNDANT means "existing in very large quantities; more than enough".
• For example:- Mosquitoes are extremely abundant in this dark wet place. 

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

1. Ample- enough or more than enough.
2. Plentiful- available in large amounts or numbers.
3. Copious- in large amounts.
4. Scarce- not existing in large quantities; hard to find.

The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.