Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
around the clock in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Around the clock
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (03-July Shift 3))Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Something that goes on day and night
The idiom "around the clock" means something that happens continuously, 24 hours a day, without stopping. It suggests that an activity or event takes place at all times, both day and night, without any breaks. For example, if a hospital provides "around the clock" care, it means they offer care at all hours of the day and night.
Here's how the other options compare:
• "Something that is done within one hour": This would be incorrect, as "around the clock" refers to something happening continuously over a long period, not just within an hour.
• "Something that is time bound": While "around the clock" refers to continuous activity, it doesn’t specifically indicate a fixed time limit or deadlin
around the clock – questions
Has around the clock been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – around the clock has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.