Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1
argus-eyed in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
You need to be aware of argus-eyed people in the organisation.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Vigilant
Answer: (d) Vigilant
Explanation:
• The idiom “argus-eyed” means very watchful, alert, or vigilant (बहुत चौकस या सतर्क).
• It comes from Argus, a figure in Greek mythology who had many eyes and could see everything.
So, argus-eyed people are those who observe everything carefully.
✅ Correct meaning: Vigilant
❌ Other options like angry, kind, or content do not fit the context. - IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the underlined idiom:
The boy exulted in the success of his petty thefts but the Argus-eyed mother knew it all.
i. The boy was clever enough to take a little money at a time so that his mother never noticed it.
ii. The mother looked at her boy with such love and compassion that he regretted his actions.
iii. The mother was extremely vigilant and caught the boy red handed one day.
iv. The doting mother failed to see the faults of her boy and he became bolder in his acts.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) only iii is correct
Explanation:
The idiom "Argus-eyed" means extremely watchful, vigilant, or observant (बहुत चौकस या सतर्क).
• i: Says the mother did not notice, opposite of the idiom's meaning.
• ii: Refers to love and compassion, not vigilance.
• iii: Correct—means the mother was extremely watchful and caught the boy (बहुत सतर्क और चौकस माँ ने बच्चे को पकड़ लिया).
• iv: Says the mother failed to see his faults, again opposite to "Argus-eyed".
So, only iii is correct as it is the only conclusion that matches the meaning of "Argus-eyed".
argus-eyed – questions
Has argus-eyed been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – argus-eyed has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1.