Class 12 · General Ability Test · CBSE Board · 2021–2025

Synonyms and Antonyms — Class 12 General Ability Test PYQs

90 questions from this chapter, asked in 5 Class 12 exams between 2021–2025 — every question paper set included, duplicates removed.

90questions
5Class 12 exams
2021–2025years covered
1 / 4mark values asked

Questions asked per year

Practice questions first 10 of 90 — free

Q1MCQ20251 mark

Directions : In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The Constitution of India ensures proportionate representation from all regions.

(A)balanced✓ Correct
(B)partial
(C)unlikely
(D)suffragette
Q2MCQ20251 mark

Directions : In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

There is a feeling of disenchantment among the members of the group.

(A)delight
(B)disappointment✓ Correct
(C)idealism
(D)unrelenting
Q3MCQ20251 mark

Directions : In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

She believed that it was imminent that he would be chosen as the leader of the group.

(A)timely
(B)distant
(C)unlikely
(D)inevitable✓ Correct
Q4MCQ20251 mark

Directions : In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The brave soldiers left an indelible impression on the people of the land.

(A)permanent✓ Correct
(B)fleeting
(C)hilarious
(D)eradicable
Q5MCQ20251 mark

Directions : In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The manager always provides instantaneous replies to all queries.

(A)immediate✓ Correct
(B)delayed
(C)deliberate
(D)unwanted
Q6MCQ20244 marks

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

All human beings are fallible

(A)frail
(B)erring
(C)mortal
(D)perfect✓ Correct
Q7MCQ20244 marks

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

These exercises will counteract the effects of stress and tension.

(A)exacerbate✓ Correct
(B)foil
(C)thwart
(D)contravene
Q8MCQ20244 marks

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

She performed all her duties conscientiously

(A)assiduously
(B)carelessly✓ Correct
(C)painstakingly
(D)scrupulously
Q9MCQ20244 marks

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

These risks are incidental to the work of a firefighter

(A)essential✓ Correct
(B)adventitious
(C)serendipitous
(D)subsidiary
Q10MCQ20244 marks

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

She has always been disdainful of poor people

(A)reverential✓ Correct
(B)derisive
(C)supercilious
(D)insolent

Why practise Synonyms and Antonyms PYQs?

Synonyms and Antonyms has appeared in 5 Class 12 General Ability Test exams we track between 2021–2025, with questions worth 1, 4 marks. CBSE Board examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.

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