alimony meaning in Hindi

alimony in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   The allowance that is given by a husband to his wife on separation

   AMatrimonialBAffiancedCAlimonyDDowry
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Alimony

   Correct Answer: Alimony
   Explanation:
   Alimony is the financial support a husband (or wife) is legally required to give to their spouse after separation or divorce (गुज़ारा भत्ता).
   Other options:
   Matrimonial – related to marriage (वैवाहिक)
   Affianced – engaged to be married (मंगनी किया हुआ)
   Dowry – property or money brought by a bride to her husband (दहेज)
   Only Alimony fits the meaning of "allowance given by a husband to his wife on separation."

2. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   The money paid to former wife, husband or partner when the marriage is ended.

   ACompensationBRecompenseCMaintenanceDAlimony
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Alimony

   Answer: Alimony
   Solution:
   • The phrase "the money paid to a former wife, husband or partner when the marriage is ended" is legally and correctly termed as alimony.
   • Alimony means a court-ordered financial support given to a spouse after divorce or separation (तलाक के बाद दिया जाने वाला भरण-पोषण)।
   • Other options:
   • Compensation – general payment for loss or injury (मुआवज़ा) – too broad
   • Recompense – repayment or reward for service or harm (प्रतिपूर्ति) – not specific to marriage
   • Maintenance – can be used for regular support but alimony is the precise legal term for ex-spouse support
   • Therefore, the most appropriate one-word substitute is alimony.

3. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Spelling

   Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

   AHalloweenBHallucinateCStructuralDAllimony
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Allimony

   Answer: Allimony
   Solution:
   • The incorrect spelling is Allimony. The correct spelling is Alimony, which means financial support given to a spouse after separation or divorce (भरण-पोषण / गुज़ारा भत्ता). ✅
   • Let's verify the other words:
   • Halloween – correct (a holiday celebrated on 31st October) 🎃
   • Hallucinate – correct (to see or sense things that are not real – भ्रम होना)
   • Structural – correct (related to structure – संरचनात्मक)
   • Allimony – ❌ incorrect spelling, should be Alimony

4. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words
   Allowance given to a wife from her husband on separation

   AAffidavitBAllegoryCAlimonyDAdvocacy
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Alimony

   Answer: Alimony
   Explanation:
   • Alimony refers to the allowance paid by a spouse to the other after separation (तलाक के बाद भरण-पोषण भत्ता).
   • Affidavit is a sworn statement (शपथपत्र).
   • Allegory is a symbolic story (रूपक).
   • Advocacy means supporting a cause (वकालत)।

5. IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Vocabulary

   Select the option in which the word ‘alimony’ is used correctly.

   AThe fight for territorial __alimony__ has been going on for a few years.BThe __alimony__ war has been protracted since India’s independence.CThe __alimony__ payments to his two wives have left the cruel husband nearly a pauper.DThe __alimony__ between the two has not dwindled even after a decade.
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) The __alimony__ payments to his two wives have left the cruel husband nearly a pauper.

   Explanation:
   Alimony refers to the money that a court orders one ex-spouse to pay to the other after divorce or separation (गुज़ारा भत्ता, तलाक के बाद दी जाने वाली राशि). It is strictly related to maintenance/support between former spouses.
   • Option 1 (territorial alimony): Incorrect. "Alimony" isn't related to land or territory.
   • Option 2 (alimony war since independence): Incorrect, doesn't fit the context of post-marital support.
   • Option 3 (alimony payments for wives): Correct use: relates directly to monetary support after marital separation, leaving the husband poor.
   • Option 4 ("the alimony between the two" hasn't dwindled): Not a standard way to use "alimony;" it should refer to paym

Examples

• “The court ordered him to pay alimony to his ex-wife.”

alimony – questions

What is the meaning of alimony in Hindi?

alimony means “गुजारा भत्ता” in Hindi. In English: Financial support paid to a spouse after separation or divorce

What are the synonyms of alimony?

Synonyms of alimony: maintenance, support payment.

Has alimony been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – alimony has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC IMD 2022 T-1.

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