black sheep meaning in Hindi

black sheep in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Black sheep

   AMiscreantBNaiveCIntelligentDDisreputable
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Disreputable

   The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "black sheep" is:
   Disreputable
   A "black sheep" refers to a member of a group or family who is considered different or who behaves in a way that is disapproved of by others, often causing shame or trouble.
   The other options do not fit:
   • Miscreant means a wrongdoer, but it doesn't carry the same familial or group connotation.
   • Naive means innocent or inexperienced.
   • Intelligent refers to being smart, which is unrelated to the idiom.

2. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   In the movie ‘Encanto’, the family thought Bruno was a black sheep.

   ADisgrace for the familyBDanger to the familyCUnrelated to the familyDUnloved by the family
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Disgrace for the family

   Answer: 1 – Disgrace for the family
   Solution (Correct Option – 1: Disgrace for the family):
   The idiom “black sheep” refers to a person who is considered a disgrace or embarrassment to their family or group, usually because their behaviour or beliefs differ from the rest.
   In the movie Encanto, Bruno is seen as the “black sheep” because his visions were misunderstood, making him appear shameful or unwanted by the family — a classic use of the idiom.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   Danger to the family – While Bruno was feared, the idiom doesn’t literally mean “danger”.
   Unrelated to the family – “Black sheep” refers to someone within the family who is different, not unrelated.
   Unloved by the f

3. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.
   He is a disgrace to his family.

   AA fish out of waterBA lone wolfCA black sheepDA white elephant
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) A black sheep

   Answer: 3
   Solution (Correct Option – 3: A black sheep):
   The idiom “a black sheep” refers to a person who is considered a disgrace or embarrassment to their family or group, usually because of unacceptable behaviour.
   So, “He is a disgrace to his family” can be best replaced with:
   “He is a black sheep.”
   Why other options are incorrect:
   A fish out of water – Refers to someone who feels out of place in a situation (असहज महसूस करना).
   A lone wolf – Describes someone who prefers to work or act alone (अकेले काम करने वाला).
   A white elephant – Refers to something costly and useless (महंगा लेकिन अनुपयोगी वस्तु).
   Difficult Word Meaning:
   A black sheep – A disgraceful or disreputable member of a group (कल

4. SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the most suitable idiom for the given situation.
   They don’t talk to him anymore as he brought disgrace to the family by robbing the bank. They have ousted him and consider him as insult to the family name. He is ________

   Aa crying wolfBa black sheepCa dark horseDa fish out of water
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) a black sheep

   Answer: (b) a black sheep
   Explanation:
   • A black sheep refers to a member of a family or group who is considered a disgrace or embarrassment (कुल कलंक, बदनामी का कारण).
   • In the context, the person brought disgrace by robbing a bank and is no longer spoken to — ✅ fits perfectly.
   Other options:
   • A crying wolf – someone who raises false alarms (झूठा खतरा बताना) ❌
   • A dark horse – someone with hidden talents or unexpected success (छुपा रुस्तम) ❌
   • A fish out of water – someone uncomfortable in a new situation (असहज स्थिति में होना) ❌
   ✅ So, the correct idiom is a black sheep.

Examples

• “He was considered the black sheep of the family due to his reckless behavior.”

black sheep – questions

What is the meaning of black sheep in Hindi?

black sheep means “कुलघाती, परिवार का कलंक” in Hindi. In English: A member of a family or group regarded as a disgrace or failure

What are the synonyms of black sheep?

Synonyms of black sheep: disgrace, outcast.

Has black sheep been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – black sheep has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC Steno 2020 T-1.

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