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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 15

SSC GD Constable (English) - 3 March 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q15

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PAUCITY

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Surplus.

  • 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:-

  • PAUCITY means "less than enough of something; too little".
  • For example:- A difficulty has been in the paucity of examples, more due to the neglect of collectors than the rarity of specimens.

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

  1. Scarcity- a gap between limited resources and theoretically limitless wants.
  2. Surplus- an amount that is extra or more than you need.
  3. Availability- the state of being available.
  4. Shortage- a situation where there is not enough of something.

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