bring to book meaning in Hindi

bring to book in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
   The manager, decided at last to bring the stenographer to book for her illegal money transactions after trying to ignore it several times.

   Abring her for a detailed investigationBplace her in a safe supportive positionCmake her accountable for her conductDtake her into great confidence
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) make her accountable for her conduct

   The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment is:
   make her accountable for her conduct
   This option fits the context of the sentence, implying that the manager has decided to address the stenographer's illegal money transactions by holding her responsible for her actions.

2. SSC CPO 2023 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the meaning of the given idiom
   bring to book

   Acalm someoneBsupport someoneCteach someoneDpunish someone
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) punish someone

   Solution:
   The idiom "bring to book" means to punish someone or hold them accountable for their wrongdoing, especially through legal or formal action.
   It is commonly used in contexts where someone is made to answer for misconduct or crime.
   Option A: calm someone – unrelated to the idiom
   Option B: support someone – opposite in meaning
   Option C: teach someone – incorrect
   Option D: punish someone – correct meaning of the idiom
   Answer: Option D (punish someone).

3. SSC CPO 2024 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Bring to book
   (SSC CPO 2024 T-2 (30 April))

   ACalm someoneBPunish someoneCSupport someoneDTeach someone
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Punish someone

   Explanation:
   • The idiom "Bring to book" means:
   • To punish someone or hold someone accountable for wrongdoing.
   • It refers to taking legal or disciplinary action against a person for their actions.
   Example Sentence:
   • The corrupt officials were finally brought to book after the investigation.
   (They were punished for their corruption.)
   Hence, the most appropriate meaning is "Punish someone".

4. SSC CGL 2019 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
   If the audit report shows anomalies, the finance manager will be b̲r̲o̲u̲g̲h̲t̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲b̲o̲o̲k̲.

   Asupported fullyBgiven a promotionCheld accountableDrewarded suitably
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) held accountable

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option C (held accountable)
   Type: Idiom
   The idiom means the manager will be held accountable (made answerable/responsible) if the audit shows problems (जवाबदेह ठहराया जाएगा).
   Why the others are wrong
   • supported fully / given a promotion / rewarded suitably – opposite of being blamed.

5. SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   He brought his servant to book for breaking the beautiful showpiece.

   ASent his servant awayBRelieved his servantCScolded his servantDRewarded his servant
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Scolded his servant

   The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "brought his servant to book" in the context provided is: Scolded his servant.
   It means he reprimanded or disciplined his servant for breaking the beautiful showpiece.

Examples

• “The corrupt officer was finally brought to book.”

bring to book – questions

What is the meaning of bring to book in Hindi?

bring to book means “जवाबदेह ठहराना” in Hindi. In English: To punish or make someone answer for their wrongdoing.

Has bring to book been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – bring to book has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2024 T-2, SSC CPO 2023 T-2, SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023, SSC CHSL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.

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