Q20 / 270 · NDA 2015 (Phase 2) · General Ability

Select the option that is meaning to the underlined word. In spite of hard work, the farmers could only get a meagre yield.

  • A
    satisfactory
  • Correct answer
    B
    scanty
  • C
    plenty
  • D
    normal

Solution

Meagre means very small or not enough in amounts or numbers. Scanty means small or insufficient in quantity or amount. Therefore, scanty is the nearest in meaning or synonym of meagre.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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