cast the first stone meaning in Hindi

cast the first stone in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases

   From the alternatives given below, select the correct meaning of the idiom.
   Cast the first stone.

   ATo be the first to criticize someone or somethingBTo be the first to give a comment on an Instagram postCTo be the first to invent somethingDTo be the first to invite someone
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) To be the first to criticize someone or something

   The correct answer is Option 1: To be the first to criticize someone or something.
   "Cast the first stone" is a Biblical idiom (from John 8:7) meaning to be the first to criticize or condemn someone, especially when the criticizer is not without their own faults.
   Why the other options are wrong:
   - Option 2: Commenting on social media — a modern, literal misinterpretation with no relation to the idiom.
   - Option 3: Inventing something — unrelated to criticism or judgment.
   - Option 4: Inviting someone — unrelated to the meaning of the idiom.

2. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
   "Cast the first stone"

   ATo accuse someone firstBTo start a fightCTo throw a rockDTo give up
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) To accuse someone first

   'Cast the first stone' means to be the first to accuse, criticise or blame someone, especially when the accuser is not blameless himself.
   'To start a fight' refers to physical conflict, which is not the idiomatic meaning. 'To throw a rock' is only the literal meaning. 'To give up' is unrelated to the idiom.

Examples

• “Before you cast the first stone, consider your own mistakes.”

cast the first stone – questions

What is the meaning of cast the first stone in Hindi?

cast the first stone means “सबसे पहले दोष लगाना (पाखंडी होकर)” in Hindi. In English: To be the first to criticize or blame someone, often hypocritically

What are the synonyms of cast the first stone?

Synonyms of cast the first stone: judge first, criticize first, point fingers, condemn.

What is the opposite of cast the first stone?

Antonyms of cast the first stone: forgive, overlook faults.

Has cast the first stone been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – cast the first stone has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025.

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