SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 14

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 16 March 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q14

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Perilous

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Given word: Perilous
Meaning: Full of danger or risk.
Example: They took a perilous journey through the mountains in the storm.

Synonym: Hazardous
Meaning: Involving risk or danger.
Example: Handling toxic chemicals without proper safety gear is highly hazardous.

Meaning of the other words:
Enormous means very large in size, quantity, or extent.
Populous means having a large population.
Tremendous means very great in amount, scale, or intensity.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.