ascetic meaning in Hindi

ascetic in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2025 One Word Substitution

   Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
   A person who lives without luxuries.

   AMiserBAsceticCPhilanthropistDOptimist
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Ascetic

   Correct Answer: Option 2 — Ascetic
   An "Ascetic" is a person who practises strict self-discipline, abstains from indulgence, and lives without luxuries — often for religious or spiritual reasons. This perfectly matches the given description.
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 1 — "Miser": a person who hoards wealth and spends as little as possible — motivated by greed, not principle.
   Option 3 — "Philanthropist": a person who promotes the welfare of others through generous donations — unrelated.
   Option 4 — "Optimist": a person who tends to be hopeful about future outcomes — unrelated.

2. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Spelling

   Select the correctly spelt word meaning 'a person who lives a self-denying life for spiritual discipline'.

   AAscetticBAseticCAsceticDAescetic
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Ascetic

   'Ascetic' is the correct spelling for a person who practises severe self-discipline and abstains from pleasures for spiritual reasons.
   ' Ascettic ', ' Asetic ' and ' Aescetic ' are all incorrect spellings.

3. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Spelling

   Select the correctly spelt word meaning 'a person who lives a self-denying life for spiritual discipline'.

   AAscetticBAseticCAsceticDAescetic
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Ascetic

   'Ascetic' is the correct spelling for a person who practises severe self-discipline and abstains from pleasures for spiritual reasons.
   'Ascettic', 'Asetic' and 'Aescetic' are all incorrect spellings.

4. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who abstains from all forms of indulgence'.

   AAsceticBAgnosticCMysticDSkeptic
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Ascetic

   Ascetic — a person who practises severe self-discipline and abstains from indulgences. ✓
   Agnostic — one who believes the existence of God is unknown / unknowable.
   Mystic — one who seeks union with the divine through spiritual practice.
   Skeptic — one who doubts accepted opinions.
   Hence the correct one-word substitute is Ascetic.

5. SSC MTS 2023 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A person who avoids sensory pleasures and physical comforts

   AFrugalBEpicureanCAsceticDBohemian
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Ascetic

   Answer: (3) Ascetic
   Solution:
   • An Ascetic is a person who deliberately avoids sensory pleasures and physical comforts, often for religious or spiritual reasons (संयमी, तपस्वी)
   • Frugal means being economical or sparing in using resources (मितव्ययी)
   • Epicurean refers to someone who enjoys fine food and pleasures (भोगवादी)
   • Bohemian describes a person who lives unconventionally, often artistically and freely (आजीवन स्वतंत्र जीवन जीने वाला)
   • Hence, the correct one-word substitute is Ascetic – option (3).

Examples

• “The ascetic lived alone in the forest, avoiding worldly pleasures.”

ascetic – questions

What is the meaning of ascetic in Hindi?

ascetic means “तपस्वी” in Hindi. In English: A person who practices strict self-denial for spiritual reasons

What are the synonyms of ascetic?

Synonyms of ascetic: hermit, monk, renunciate.

What is the opposite of ascetic?

Antonyms of ascetic: hedonist, indulgent.

Has ascetic been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – ascetic has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2023.

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