astronomer meaning in Hindi

astronomer in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
   "A person who studies the stars and space."

   AAstrologerBAstronomerCMeteorologistDGeographer
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Astronomer

   Correct Answer: Option 2 — "Astronomer"
   "Astronomer" = a scientist who studies astronomy — the branch of science dealing with celestial objects (stars, planets, galaxies, comets) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere. ✓
   Etymology: Greek ' astron ' (star) + 'nomos' (law/arrangement) + '-er' (one who) = one who studies the arrangement of stars. ✓
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 1 'Astrologer' = a person who studies astrology — the claim that celestial positions and movements influence human affairs. Astrology is NOT a science; it is a pseudoscience. Astronomers study stars scientifically; astrologers interpret their supposed influence on human lives. ✗
   Option 3 'Meteo

2. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) One Word Substitution

   Choose the alternative which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
   A person who studies the stars and planets:

   AGeologistBAstronomerCCartographerDAnthropologist
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Astronomer

   Meaning: astronomer = a scientist who studies stars, planets and other bodies in space *(खगोलशास्त्री, खगोलविद्)*.
   Root: Greek *astron* (star) + *nomos* (law, arrangement).
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B Geologist = one who studies the Earth's rocks, minerals and structure *(भूविज्ञानी)* — *geo* = earth.
   #B Cartographer = one who draws maps *(मानचित्रकार)* — *carte* = map.
   #B Anthropologist = one who studies human societies and cultures *(मानवविज्ञानी)* — *anthropos* = man.
   
   Answer: Astronomer
   
   *Astronomer studies the stars scientifically; an astrologer claims they foretell the future.*

Examples

• “The astronomer discovered a new exoplanet.”

astronomer – questions

What is the meaning of astronomer in Hindi?

astronomer means “खगोलशास्त्री” in Hindi. In English: A scientist who studies celestial objects and the universe

What are the synonyms of astronomer?

Synonyms of astronomer: stargazer, cosmologist.

Has astronomer been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – astronomer has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.

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