cartographer meaning in Hindi

cartographer in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A professional who prepares maps.'

   ATopographerBCartographerCGeodesistDArchivist
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Cartographer

   A 'Cartographer' is one who designs and prepares maps.
   A 'Topographer' studies surface features but doesn't necessarily prepare maps.
   A 'Geodesist' measures the Earth's geometric shape.
   An 'Archivist' preserves records and documents.

2. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.
   One who makes maps

   ACartographerBDemographerCLexicographerDCosmographer
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Cartographer

   Meaning: cartographer = one who draws or makes maps and charts *(मानचित्रकार, नक्शानवीस)*.
   The word is built from French *carte*, a map, and Greek *graphein*, to write or draw.
   The craft itself is cartography.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • demographer = one who studies population statistics — births, deaths, migration *(जनसांख्यिकीविद्)*; from Greek *demos*, people.
   • lexicographer = one who compiles dictionaries *(कोशकार, शब्दकोश-निर्माता)*; from Greek *lexikon*, of words. Dr Johnson is the famous one.
   • cosmographer = one who describes or charts the universe as a whole *(ब्रह्मांड-वर्णनकार)*; from Greek *kosmos*, the world order.
   Word help.
   chart = a map used at sea or in the air *(समुद्री य

3. 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 person who draws or produces maps

   ACartographerBChauffeurCCalligrapherDChoreographer
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Cartographer

   Answer: Cartographer
   Solution:
   • The phrase "a person who draws or produces maps" refers to someone who specialises in map-making.
   • The correct one-word substitute is Cartographer (मानचित्र बनाने वाला).
   • Option analysis:
   • ✅ Cartographer – map-maker
   • Chauffeur – one who drives a private car (ड्राइवर)
   • Calligrapher – one skilled in beautiful handwriting (सुंदर लेखन कला करने वाला)
   • Choreographer – one who creates dance sequences (नृत्य निर्देशक)
   • ✅ Therefore, the correct answer is: Cartographer.

4. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   The one who makes maps and charts

   AArtistBGeographerCSculptorDCartographer
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Cartographer

   Answer: 4 (Cartographer)
   Solution (Correct Option - 4: Cartographer):
   A cartographer is a person who makes maps and charts, especially geographical ones. This is the exact one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   ✔ Example:
   The cartographer spent months creating detailed maps of the island.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   Artist – someone who creates art (कला बनाने वाला), not specifically maps.
   Geographer – studies the Earth's surface, features, and climates (भूगोलवेत्ता), but doesn’t necessarily make maps.
   Sculptor – creates statues or sculptures from stone, wood, etc. (मूर्तिकार), unrelated to map-making.
   Difficult Word Meanings:
   Cartographer – a person who draws or produces maps

5. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
   While I was travelling in Europe, I met a man who drew maps.

   AGeographerBCartographerCAnthropologistDArbitrator
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Cartographer

   Answer: Cartographer
   Explanation:
   A cartographer is a person who draws or creates maps (मानचित्र बनाने वाला).
   Meanings of other options:
   • Geographer – studies Earth’s physical features (भूगोलवेत्ता)
   • Anthropologist – studies human societies and cultures (मानवशास्त्री)
   • Arbitrator – settles disputes between parties (मध्यस्थ)
   Only cartographer specifically refers to someone involved in map-making.

6. 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 is skilled in making maps

   ACalligrapherBCuratorCCacographerDCartographer
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Cartographer

   The option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words is Cartographer.
   Cartographer: A person who is skilled in making maps; someone who is involved in the science or practice of drawing maps.
   Calligrapher: A person who practices the art of beautiful handwriting, especially in a decorative and skilled way.
   Curator: A person in charge of a museum, gallery, or other collection, typically responsible for the selection, organization, and care of exhibits.
   Cacographer: Someone who is a poor speller or writes poorly.

Examples

• “The cartographer updated the old maps of the region.”

cartographer – questions

What is the meaning of cartographer in Hindi?

cartographer means “मानचित्रकार” in Hindi. In English: A person who draws or makes maps

What are the synonyms of cartographer?

Synonyms of cartographer: mapmaker, surveyor.

Has cartographer been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – cartographer has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC MTS 2021.

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