SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 66

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM) • English • Q66

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Hind

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Rear.

- “Hind” (as an adjective) means located at or near the back—for example, the “hind legs” of an animal.

- According to standard thesaurus entries, direct synonyms of 'hind' include rear, back, aft, posterior, and dorsal.

- Among the given options:

  - Anterior – means front (antonym).

  - Rear – fits as a synonym.

  - Fore – means front, not back.

  - Ventral – refers to the belly side, not the hind side.