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1. The Hindi prefix 'परि-' often means:
A) Around or completely
B) Within
C) Away
D) Near
2. Identify the correct meaning of the Hindi word 'अल्पज्ञ' (one with little knowledge).
A) All-knowing
B) Ignorant
C) Having little knowledge
D) Wise
3. 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
4. The Hindi prefix 'निस्-' or 'निर्-' means:
A) Within
B) Without or out
C) Above
D) Below
5. Which word is a synonym for 'अमृत' (nectar or ambrosia)?
A) विष
B) सुधा
C) जल
D) शहद
6. 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
7. The Hindi prefix 'प्र-' usually implies:
A) Down
B) Forward or excess
C) Back
D) Near
8. Choose the correct antonym for the Hindi word 'दुर्गम' (difficult to access).
A) सरल
B) सुगम
C) कठिन
D) ऊँचा
9. 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
10. The Hindi prefix 'नि-' often indicates:
A) Within
B) Without or negation
C) Above
D) Below
11. Identify the correct meaning of the Hindi word 'कृतज्ञ' (grateful).
A) Ungrateful
B) Thankful
C) Angry
D) Indifferent
12. 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
13. The Hindi prefix 'अव-' generally means:
A) On
B) Down or away
C) With
D) Towards
14. Which of the following is a synonym for 'सुंदर' (beautiful)?
A) कुरूप
B) मनोहर
C) भयानक
D) गंदा
15. 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
16. The Hindi prefix 'उत्-' often implies:
A) Down
B) Up or out
C) Inside
D) Away
17. Choose the correct antonym for the Hindi word 'आरंभ' (beginning).
A) प्रारंभ
B) अंत
C) मध्य
D) विराम
18. 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
19. The Hindi prefix 'अनु-' can denote:
A) Opposite
B) Following or after
C) Before
D) With
20. 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
21. 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
22. The Hindi prefix 'परा-' often signifies:
A) Forward
B) Backward or beyond
C) Near
D) Far away
23. Which word is a synonym for 'प्रकाश' (light)?
A) अंधकार
B) उजाला
C) छाया
D) रात
24. 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
25. The Hindi prefix 'सह-' usually means:
A) Alone
B) With or together
C) Against
D) Far
26. Choose the correct antonym for the Hindi word 'सत्य' (truth).
A) ईमानदारी
B) असत्य
C) विश्वास
D) ज्ञान
27. 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
28. The Hindi prefix 'वि-' often indicates:
A) Together
B) Separately or without
C) Inside
D) Outside
29. Which of the following is a synonym for 'भय' (fear)?
A) साहस
B) डर
C) शांति
D) आनंद
30. 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
31. The Hindi prefix 'प्रति-' can mean:
A) With
B) Against or towards
C) Under
D) Without
32. Choose the correct antonym for the Hindi word 'जीवन' (life).
A) मृत्यु
B) जन्म
C) निद्रा
D) जागृति
33. 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
34. The Hindi prefix 'दुष्-' often implies:
A) Goodness
B) Badness or difficulty
C) Speed
D) Slowness
35. Which word is a synonym for 'ईमानदारी' (honesty)?
A) बेईमानी
B) सच्चाई
C) धोखा
D) चालाकी
36. 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
37. The Hindi prefix 'सु-' generally denotes:
A) Bad
B) Good or well
C) Very
D) Less
38. Identify the correct meaning of the Hindi word 'अलंकार' in literature.
A) Rhythm
B) Metaphor
C) Figurative language or ornament
D) Plot
39. 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
40. The Hindi word 'अन्' as a prefix means:
A) On
B) Under
C) Not or without
D) Behind
41. Which of the following is a synonym for the Hindi word 'समय' (time)?
A) स्थान
B) काल
C) ऊँचाई
D) गहराई
42. 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
43. The Hindi word 'निर्' as a prefix typically means:
A) Within
B) Without or lacking
C) Above
D) Below
44. Choose the correct antonym for the Hindi word 'मित्र' (friend).
A) सहयोगी
B) शत्रु
C) परिवेश
D) आगमन
45. 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
46. The Hindi word 'उप' as a prefix generally implies:
A) Downwards
B) Near or similar
C) Away from
D) Opposite
47. Which of the following is a synonym for the Hindi word 'ज्ञान' (knowledge)?
A) अज्ञान
B) विद्या
C) मूर्खता
D) अंधकार
48. 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
49. The Hindi word 'अति' as a prefix often indicates:
A) Lack of
B) Excess or too much
C) Smallness
D) Absence
50. Which of the following Hindi words is a synonym for 'happiness'?
A) दुख
B) प्रसन्नता
C) क्रोध
D) भय
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