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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q9

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Select the SYNONYM of the given word.

DEFICIENCY

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Inadequacy.

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

  1. Abundance- a very large quantity of something.
  2. Deficiency- the quality or state of being defective or of lacking some necessary quality or element.
  3. Efficiency- the quality or degree of being efficient.
  4. Sufficiency- the condition or quality of being adequate or sufficient.
  5. Inadequacy- a lack of confidence.

As the chosen option expresses the best meaning of the given word it will be the correct answer.