Civil Services Examination - Usage and vocabulary Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Which of the following Hindi words is a synonym for 'happiness'?

A) दुख B) प्रसन्नता C) क्रोध D) भय

2. The Hindi word 'अति' as a prefix often indicates:

A) Lack of B) Excess or too much C) Smallness D) Absence

3. Identify the correct meaning of the Hindi idiom 'आँखों का तारा होना'.

A) To be very dear or beloved B) To be blind C) To be watchful D) To be jealous

4. Which of the following is a synonym for the Hindi word 'ज्ञान' (knowledge)?

A) अज्ञान B) विद्या C) मूर्खता D) अंधकार

5. The Hindi word 'उप' as a prefix generally implies:

A) Downwards B) Near or similar C) Away from D) Opposite

6. What does the Hindi idiom 'ईद का चाँद होना' signify?

A) To be very rare or seldom seen B) To be very happy C) To be very angry D) To be very unfortunate

7. Choose the correct antonym for the Hindi word 'मित्र' (friend).

A) सहयोगी B) शत्रु C) परिवेश D) आगमन

8. The Hindi word 'निर्' as a prefix typically means:

A) Within B) Without or lacking C) Above D) Below

9. What is the meaning of the Hindi idiom 'दाँतों तले उंगली दबाना'?

A) To bite one's tongue B) To be astonished or amazed C) To eat very quickly D) To express anger

10. Which of the following is a synonym for the Hindi word 'समय' (time)?

A) स्थान B) काल C) ऊँचाई D) गहराई

11. The Hindi word 'अन्' as a prefix means:

A) On B) Under C) Not or without D) Behind

12. What does the Hindi idiom 'अंधे की लाठी' refer to?

A) A foolish person B) The only support or hope C) A blind person's stick D) A difficult situation

13. Identify the correct meaning of the Hindi word 'अलंकार' in literature.

A) Rhythm B) Metaphor C) Figurative language or ornament D) Plot

14. The Hindi prefix 'सु-' generally denotes:

A) Bad B) Good or well C) Very D) Less

15. What is the meaning of the Hindi idiom 'आ बैल मुझे मार'?

A) To invite trouble intentionally B) To run away from danger C) To fight bravely D) To be stubborn

16. Which word is a synonym for 'ईमानदारी' (honesty)?

A) बेईमानी B) सच्चाई C) धोखा D) चालाकी

17. The Hindi prefix 'दुष्-' often implies:

A) Goodness B) Badness or difficulty C) Speed D) Slowness

18. What does the Hindi idiom 'नाकों चने चबवाना' mean?

A) To make someone suffer great hardship B) To eat something very spicy C) To be very proud D) To achieve success easily

19. Choose the correct antonym for the Hindi word 'जीवन' (life).

A) मृत्यु B) जन्म C) निद्रा D) जागृति

20. The Hindi prefix 'प्रति-' can mean:

A) With B) Against or towards C) Under D) Without

21. What is the meaning of the Hindi idiom 'आटे-दाल का भाव मालूम होना'?

A) To understand the cost of living and life's realities B) To be very hungry C) To count money D) To waste time

22. Which of the following is a synonym for 'भय' (fear)?

A) साहस B) डर C) शांति D) आनंद

23. The Hindi prefix 'वि-' often indicates:

A) Together B) Separately or without C) Inside D) Outside

24. What does the Hindi idiom 'नौ दो ग्यारह होना' signify?

A) To be very confused B) To run away or escape C) To be very clever D) To start a new venture

25. Choose the correct antonym for the Hindi word 'सत्य' (truth).

A) ईमानदारी B) असत्य C) विश्वास D) ज्ञान

26. The Hindi prefix 'सह-' usually means:

A) Alone B) With or together C) Against D) Far

27. What is the meaning of the Hindi idiom 'चंपत हो जाना'?

A) To become famous B) To disappear or abscond C) To be very happy D) To be in trouble

28. Which word is a synonym for 'प्रकाश' (light)?

A) अंधकार B) उजाला C) छाया D) रात

29. The Hindi prefix 'परा-' often signifies:

A) Forward B) Backward or beyond C) Near D) Far away

30. What does the Hindi idiom 'आँखों में धूल झोंकना' mean?

A) To be very polite B) To deceive or cheat someone C) To be very observant D) To cry a lot

31. Identify the correct meaning of the Hindi word 'विद्वान' (scholar).

A) Ignorant person B) A learned or knowledgeable person C) A student D) A teacher

32. The Hindi prefix 'अनु-' can denote:

A) Opposite B) Following or after C) Before D) With

33. What is the meaning of the Hindi idiom 'कान भरना'?

A) To listen attentively B) To whisper or instigate, often negatively C) To be deaf D) To ignore someone

34. Choose the correct antonym for the Hindi word 'आरंभ' (beginning).

A) प्रारंभ B) अंत C) मध्य D) विराम

35. The Hindi prefix 'उत्-' often implies:

A) Down B) Up or out C) Inside D) Away

36. What does the Hindi idiom 'अक्ल का दुश्मन' refer to?

A) A very wise person B) A foolish person or an enemy of intelligence C) A clever strategist D) A dangerous opponent

37. Which of the following is a synonym for 'सुंदर' (beautiful)?

A) कुरूप B) मनोहर C) भयानक D) गंदा

38. The Hindi prefix 'अव-' generally means:

A) On B) Down or away C) With D) Towards

39. What is the meaning of the Hindi idiom 'हाथ मलना'?

A) To wash hands B) To regret or repent in vain C) To applaud D) To work hard

40. Identify the correct meaning of the Hindi word 'कृतज्ञ' (grateful).

A) Ungrateful B) Thankful C) Angry D) Indifferent

41. The Hindi prefix 'नि-' often indicates:

A) Within B) Without or negation C) Above D) Below

42. What does the Hindi idiom 'लोहे के चने चबाना' mean?

A) To eat very hard food B) To face extreme difficulty C) To be very strong D) To break something hard

43. Choose the correct antonym for the Hindi word 'दुर्गम' (difficult to access).

A) सरल B) सुगम C) कठिन D) ऊँचा

44. The Hindi prefix 'प्र-' usually implies:

A) Down B) Forward or excess C) Back D) Near

45. What is the meaning of the Hindi idiom 'आग में घी डालना'?

A) To extinguish a fire B) To worsen a situation or provoke anger C) To cook food D) To provide comfort

46. Which word is a synonym for 'अमृत' (nectar or ambrosia)?

A) विष B) सुधा C) जल D) शहद

47. The Hindi prefix 'निस्-' or 'निर्-' means:

A) Within B) Without or out C) Above D) Below

48. What does the Hindi idiom 'घी के दिए जलाना' signify?

A) To mourn B) To celebrate with great joy C) To save money D) To be greedy

49. Identify the correct meaning of the Hindi word 'अल्पज्ञ' (one with little knowledge).

A) All-knowing B) Ignorant C) Having little knowledge D) Wise

50. The Hindi prefix 'परि-' often means:

A) Around or completely B) Within C) Away D) Near

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