Choose the word similar in meaning to the one given below.
SCANTY

Correct option is C

Correct synonym: (c) Scarce
Meaning of the given word (Scanty):
• Scanty → very small in amount; insufficient; not enough (Hindi: अल्प / कम / अपर्याप्त)
• It is used when something is less than what is needed.
Example: There was only scanty information about the incident.
Meaning of the correct option (Scarce):
• Scarce → not available in sufficient quantity; rare; in short supply (Hindi: दुर्लभ / कमी वाला / कम उपलब्ध)
Example: Clean drinking water is scarce in many villages.
Synonyms (Scanty): meagre, scarce, insufficient, inadequate
Antonyms (Scanty): abundant, ample, plentiful, sufficient
Meanings of other options (in detail):
• (a) Single → one only; not multiple (Hindi: एकल / अकेला)
• (b) Distressing → causing worry/sadness (Hindi: कष्टदायक / दुखद)
• (d) Still → not moving; quiet; nevertheless (Hindi: स्थिर / फिर भी)
Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.