The paucity of good teachers is the chief reason for the present condition of these schools ........

English Language (Defence) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The paucity of good teachers is the chief reason for the present condition of these schools.

presence

surplus

appointment

retention

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Explanation:

‘Paucity’ means the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts while the word ‘surplus’ means more than what is needed or used, excess. Hence, both the words are antonyms. Thus, option (2) is correct