Meaning: A tank or building where fish and aquatic creatures are kept for display.
Hindi: मछलीघर, जलजीवशाला
Synonyms: fish tank, marine exhibit
Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC CGL 2020 T-1 · SSC CGL 2019 T-2
aquarium in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 One Word Substitution
Choose the one word substitute for the below sentence.
Rishi admired the vibrant collection of aquatic life thriving in the place where fishes were carefully kept.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Aquarium
Meaning: aquarium = a tank or building in which fish and other water creatures are kept and shown *(मछलीघर, जलजीवशाला)*.
The defining clue is *the place where fishes were carefully kept* — a purpose-built home for aquatic life.
Why the others are wrong.
• Library = a place where books are kept *(पुस्तकालय)* — the right shape of definition, the wrong contents.
• Desert = a dry, barren land with very little water *(मरुस्थल, रेगिस्तान)* — the last place aquatic life could thrive.
• Forest = a large area thickly covered with trees *(वन, जंगल)* — a land habitat, not a water one.
Word help.
aquatic = living or growing in water *(जलीय)*.
thriving = growing strongly, flourishing *(फलता-फूलता)*.
vibr - SSC CGL 2019 T-2 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given words.
A glass container in which fish can be keptAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Aquarium
✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Aquarium)
Type: One-Word Substitution
A glass container in which fish can be kept = aquarium (मछलीघर).
Meanings
• Fishery – a place for breeding/catching fish; Aqua – water; Aquatic – living in water (adjective). - SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Acquarium
Correct Answer: Acquarium
Solution:
The word "Acquarium" is incorrectly spelt.
The correct spelling is "Aquarium", which refers to a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures are kept.
All other options are correctly spelt:
• Bouquet – a bunch of flowers
• Pledge – a promise or commitment
• Abridge – to shorten (a text or speech)
Difficult Words and Meanings:
aquarium – a glass tank for keeping fish or aquatic animals – मछलियों का काँच का टैंक
bouquet – an arranged bunch of flowers – फूलों का गुलदस्ता
pledge – a serious promise – वचन / प्रतिबद्धता
abridge – to shorten a text without losing meaning – संक्षेप करना - SSC MTS 2023 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
Sita loves her glass container in which she has many fish.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) aquarium
The option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words is aquarium.
Aquarium: A transparent tank or a building where aquatic plants and animals are kept, typically for public display.
Museum: A building or institution that preserves and exhibits objects, artifacts, and specimens of cultural, historical, scientific, or artistic significance.
Planetarium: A building or device that projects images of celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomena onto the inner surface of a hemispherical dome for public education and entertainment.
Canister: A container, usually cylindrical, for holding and preserving food, chemicals, or other substances. - 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.
A glass container to keep fishAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Aquarium
Explanation:
The phrase “A glass container to keep fish” refers to a transparent tank or container filled with water, specially designed to house fish and aquatic plants.
The correct one-word substitute for this is “Aquarium.”
• Aquarium – a glass or transparent container in which fish and other water creatures are kept (especially for display or as a hobby) (कांच का जलपात्र जिसमें मछलियाँ रखी जाती हैं). ✅
❌ Why other options are incorrect:
• Beaker – a cylindrical glass container used in laboratories (प्रयोगशाला का बर्तन)
• Vase – a decorative container used to hold flowers (फूलदान)
• Atrium – an open-roofed entrance hall or central court in a building (मुख्य हॉल)
✅ Therefore, the correct o - 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.
A tank for fish or water plantsAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Aquarium
Explanation:
Phrase: A tank for fish or water plants
• This clearly refers to a transparent water container used to house fish and aquatic plants, often for display.
✅ Meaning of Aquarium:
• A glass or transparent tank filled with water where fish and aquatic plants are kept and observed.
• Example: He keeps tropical fish in a beautiful aquarium.
❌ Other options:
• Aviary (पक्षीशाला) – ❌ A large enclosure for birds
• Reservoir (जलाशय) – ❌ A large natural or artificial water storage; not for display or fish-keeping
• Museum (संग्रहालय) – ❌ A place where historical, scientific, or artistic objects are kept
✔️ Final Answer: Aquarium (मछलियों और जलीय पौधों का टैंक) ✅
Examples
- “Children enjoyed watching colorful fish at the city aquarium.”
aquarium – questions
What is the meaning of aquarium in Hindi?
aquarium means “मछलीघर, जलजीवशाला” in Hindi. In English: A tank or building where fish and aquatic creatures are kept for display.
What are the synonyms of aquarium?
Synonyms of aquarium: fish tank, marine exhibit.
Has aquarium been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – aquarium has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.