apartheid meaning in Hindi

apartheid in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as one-word substitute for the given group of words
   A policy that separates people on the basis of race

   AApiaryBApartheidCApostasyDApostle
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Apartheid

   Answer: Apartheid
   Explanation:
   The phrase is:
   "A policy that separates people on the basis of race."
   The correct one-word substitute is Apartheid, which refers to a system or policy of racial segregation and discrimination, especially as practiced in South Africa – नस्लीय भेदभाव की नीति.
   Let’s look at the options:
   • Apiary – a place where bees are kept – मधुमक्खी पालन केंद्र → ❌
   • Apartheid – ✅ racial segregation policy → नस्लीय भेदभाव की नीति
   • Apostasy – abandoning one’s religion or belief – धर्मत्याग → ❌
   • Apostle – a strong supporter or advocate of a cause – प्रचारक / शिष्य → ❌
   So, the correct answer is Apartheid.

2. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) One Word Substitution

   From the given alternatives, select the one-word substitution of the following: A system of segregation on grounds of race.

   AExhaustBApartheidCCustomDPlunge
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Apartheid

   Meaning: apartheid = a system of separating people on the basis of race *(रंगभेद)*.
   It was the official policy of South Africa from 1948 to 1994.
   The word is Afrikaans for "apartness".
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B Exhaust = to use up completely or tire out; also the waste gas from an engine *(थका देना, समाप्त करना; निकास)*.
   #B Custom = a traditional, accepted way of doing something *(रिवाज, प्रथा)*.
   #B Plunge = to dive or fall suddenly *(डुबकी लगाना, अचानक गिरना)*.
   
   Answer: Apartheid
   
   *Apartheid = keeping races "apart" — the spelling hides the word.*

3. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   Policy of racial discrimination

   ACommonwealthBDiplomacyCNon-alignmentDApartheid
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Apartheid

   Explanation:
   Option-wise Analysis:
   A. Commonwealth ❌
   • Meaning: A group of independent countries with historical ties, especially those formerly under British rule (राष्ट्रमंडल)।
   • Not related to racial discrimination.
   B. Diplomacy ❌
   • Meaning: The art of managing international relations (कूटनीति)।
   • No relation to race-based discrimination.
   C. Non-alignment ❌
   • Meaning: Not aligning with any major power bloc (गुटनिरपेक्षता)।
   • Not connected with race or discrimination.
   D. Apartheid ✅
   • ✔ Correct Answer
   • Meaning: A policy/system of racial segregation and discrimination, especially in South Africa (दक्षिण अफ़्रीका में नस्लभेद की नीति)।
   • Perfect one-word substitute.
   ✅ Final Answer: D. Aparth

Examples

• “South Africa suffered under apartheid for decades.”

apartheid – questions

What is the meaning of apartheid in Hindi?

apartheid means “रंगभेद नीति” in Hindi. In English: A policy of racial segregation and discrimination

What are the synonyms of apartheid?

Synonyms of apartheid: segregation, discrimination.

What is the opposite of apartheid?

Antonyms of apartheid: integration, equality.

Has apartheid been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – apartheid has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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