Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Deficiency

Correct option is A

The correct synonym of the given word is (a) Shortage.
Word Meaning:
Deficiency: A lack or shortage of something necessary (कमी, अभाव)
Example: Vitamin D deficiency can lead to bone problems.
Correct Synonym:
Shortage: A state in which there is not enough of something (कमी)
Example: There was a shortage of water during summer.
Synonyms: Scarcity, Lack, Insufficiency, Shortage.
Antonyms: Surplus, Excess, Abundance, Plenty.
Meanings of Other
· (b) Surplus: More than needed (अधिशेष)
· (c) Excess: An amount that is more than required (अधिकता)
· (d) Success: Achievement of a goal (सफलता)
These do not relate to the concept of “lack” and hence are incorrect.