caravan meaning in Hindi

caravan in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2019 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given words.
   A group of people travelling together, especially in a desert

   ACaravanBParadeCProcessionDPilgrimage
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Caravan

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option A (Caravan)
   Type: One-Word Substitution
   A group of people travelling together, especially in a desert = caravan (कारवाँ).
   Meanings
   • Parade / Procession – a formal march; Pilgrimage – a journey to a holy place.

2. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A group of people travelling together in a van

   ABroodBConstellationCGypsiesDCaravan
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Caravan

   Answer: Caravan
   Solution:
   • The phrase "a group of people travelling together in a van" is best described by the word caravan.
   • Caravan refers to a group of people (often with vehicles or animals) travelling together, especially for long journeys (काफ़िला).
   • Other options:
   • Brood – a group of young animals, especially birds (अंडों से निकले बच्चे)
   • Constellation – a group of stars (तारों का समूह)
   • Gypsies – refers to an ethnic group known for a nomadic lifestyle, but not the correct one-word substitute here
   • Therefore, the correct one-word substitute is caravan.

3. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A group of people, typically with vehicles or animals, travelling together.

   ATroopBCaravanCGangDCircus
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Caravan

   Correct Answer: Caravan
   Solution:
   The correct one-word substitute is "Caravan", which means a group of people (often with vehicles or animals) travelling together, especially across a desert or long distance.
   Option (1) Troop usually refers to a group of soldiers.
   Option (3) Gang is used for people with criminal intent.
   Option (4) Circus refers to a group of performers and animals for entertainment, not travellers.
   Difficult Words and Meanings:
   Caravan – a group of travellers moving together, often with animals or vehicles – काफिला / यात्रियों का समूह
   Troop – a group of soldiers – सैनिक दल
   Gang – a group often involved in wrongdoing – गिरोह
   Circus – a travelling show with performers and anim

4. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A group of people, typically with vehicles or animals travelling together

   ABatteryBCacheCCargoDCaravan
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Caravan

   Answer: Caravan
   Solution:
   • A caravan is a group of travellers (often with vehicles or animals) moving together from place to place.
   Why the other options are incorrect:
   • Battery – means a group of weapons or electrochemical cells (बैटरी), not travellers.
   • Cache – means a hidden store of goods or provisions (छिपा हुआ भंडार), not a travelling group.
   • Cargo – means goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or vehicle (माल), not the people or vehicles themselves.

Examples

• “The caravan crossed the desert at dawn.”

caravan – questions

What is the meaning of caravan in Hindi?

caravan means “कारवां” in Hindi. In English: A group of vehicles or people traveling together, especially through desert.

What are the synonyms of caravan?

Synonyms of caravan: convoy, procession, train, expedition, group.

Has caravan been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – caravan has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML, SSC GD 2021 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.

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