English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishAntonyms
Directions: Some words have been given below along with a statement where they have been used in a certain context. You have to find the word from the options which is the most opposite to the given context and mark that as your answer. PAUCITY: A paucity of urea is worrying farmers for the past few days in several states in north India.
Options
- ADearth
- BInsufficient
- CSurfeit
- DWant
Correct answer
C. Surfeit
Step-by-step solution
Paucity: a scarcity or lack of something. Dearth, insufficient and want all are synonyms of paucity. Only surfeit meaning plenty is correct. Hence, option C is correct.