SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 10

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 21 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Scarce

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ample.

Given word: Scarce
Meaning: Insufficient in quantity; hard to find.
Example: During the drought, water became scarce in the village.

Antonym: Ample
Meaning: More than enough; plentiful.
Example: The harvest was so good that there was ample food for everyone.

Meaning of the other words:
Tiny: Very small in size.
Heavy: Of great weight; not related to quantity.
Less: Smaller amount; opposite of “more,” but not the direct opposite of “scarce.”

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.