SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CGL - 20 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q13

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Detrimental

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Harmful.

The given word 'Detrimental' means 'causing harm or damage.'

Let's see the meaning of the given words:

  • Friendly - helpful to somebody or something; not harmful to something.
  • Smart - (used about a person) having a clean and tidy appearance.
  • Harmful - causing harm.
  • Intellectual - connected with a person's ability to think in a logical way and to understand things.

The most appropriate synonym of the goven word is 'Harmful'.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Harmful.