apple of one's eye meaning in Hindi

apple of one's eye in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Apple of one's eye

   AVery stubbornBVery strongCVery preciousDVery docile
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Very precious

   Correct Answer: Very precious
   Explanation:
   The idiom “Apple of one’s eye” means:
   • Someone who is extremely loved, cherished, or treasured by a person.
   • Hindi meaning: आँखों का तारा / बहुत प्रिय व्यक्ति
   Example:
   • Her grandson is the apple of her eye.
   → उसका पोता उसकी आँखों का तारा है।
   Let’s look at the options:
   • Very stubborn – ज़िद्दी → ❌ Incorrect
   • Very strong – मज़बूत → ❌ Incorrect
   • Very precious – अत्यंत प्रिय / बहुमूल्य → ✅ Correct
   • Very docile – आज्ञाकारी → ❌ Incorrect
   Final Answer: Very precious

2. SSC CGL 2019 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Apple of one’s eye

   AVery rosyBVery easyCVery cleanDVery dear
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Very dear

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option D (Very dear)
   Type: Idiom
   "Apple of one's eye" = a person who is loved and cherished above all others (बहुत प्रिय व्यक्ति).
   Why the others are wrong
   • Very rosy / easy / clean – not the meaning.

3. SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
   Arunima is the apple of her mother’s eye.

   AHer mother’s enemyBAnnoying to her motherCA person of whom her mother is extremely fond and proudDSpiteful person
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) A person of whom her mother is extremely fond and proud

   Answer: (c) A person of whom her mother is extremely fond and proud
   Explanation:
   The idiom "apple of someone's eye" means a person who is very dear, cherished, or loved by someone, especially a parent. It refers to someone who is the focus of great affection and pride.
   • Her mother’s enemy – ❌ Opposite meaning.
   • Annoying to her mother – ❌ Incorrect.
   • A person of whom her mother is extremely fond and proud – ✅ Correct meaning.
   • Spiteful person – ❌ Wrong meaning.
   So, the idiom indicates Arunima is very special and loved by her mother.

4. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
   Apple of one's eye

   ASomeone who behaves courteouslyBSomeone very precious or dearCSomeone with great respectDSomeone who plays all sports
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Someone very precious or dear

   Correct Answer: Someone very precious or dear
   Solution:
   The idiom "apple of one’s eye" refers to a person who is extremely loved, valued, or cherished.
   It is often used to describe someone who is most dear or precious to a person, like a child or loved one.
   Option (1) talks about courteous behaviour, which is unrelated.
   Option (3) refers to respect, not affection.
   Option (4) refers to someone athletic, which has no connection with the idiom.
   Difficult Words and Meanings:
   idiom – a group of words with a meaning different from individual words – मुहावरा
   precious – of great value – बहुत प्यारा / बहुमूल्य
   cherished – deeply valued – अत्यंत प्रिय
   courteously – politely – विनम्रता से

5. SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   The apple of one’s eye

   AVery cheerfulBVery pleasingCVery dearDVery nice
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Very dear

   The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "The apple of one’s eye" is: Very dear
   This idiom is used to refer to someone or something that is cherished, loved, or held in great affection.

Examples

• “She is the apple of her father's eye.”

apple of one's eye – questions

What is the meaning of apple of one's eye in Hindi?

apple of one's eye means “अत्यंत प्रिय व्यक्ति” in Hindi. In English: A person who is cherished above all others

What are the synonyms of apple of one's eye?

Synonyms of apple of one's eye: favorite, darling, beloved.

What is the opposite of apple of one's eye?

Antonyms of apple of one's eye: outcast, unwanted person.

Has apple of one's eye been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – apple of one's eye has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC MTS 2023, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.

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