Select the word that is closest in meaning to the given word.
PANDEMONIUM
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Chaos
Pandemonium means a wild and noisy state where nobody is in control. Its synonym is chaos. Example: There was pandemonium in the stadium when the last ball went for a six.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Epidemic | a disease that spreads quickly to many people in an area | The town’s hospitals were full during the dengue epidemic. |
| (2) Serenity | a state of being calm and peaceful (the opposite of pandemonium) | Dadaji loves the serenity of the temple garden at dawn. |
| (3) Panic | a sudden strong fear that makes people act without thinking (a feeling of fear, not the noise and disorder) | Ritu felt a moment of panic when she could not find her admit card. |
| (4) Chaos (answer) | complete disorder and confusion (same as pandemonium) | The power cut left the busy crossing in chaos. |
| Synonyms of pandemonium: chaos, uproar, bedlam, commotion Antonyms of pandemonium: order, calm, peace, serenity |