Meaning: A place where dead people are buried
Hindi: कब्रिस्तान
Synonyms: graveyard, burial ground, necropolis
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC CPO 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023
cemetery in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An area/place in which dead bodies are buriedAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Cemetery
The correct option is:
"Cemetery."
Explanation:
A cemetery is a designated area or place where dead bodies are buried.
The other options:
• Mansion: Refers to a large and impressive house.
• Demise: Means death or the end of something, not a burial place.
• Clementi: This is not relevant in this context. - SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Spelling
Pick the correctly spelled word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Cemetery
The correct spelling is 'Cemetery' meaning a burial ground.
Option 1 (Cemetery) is correctly spelled with three 'e's and ending in '- ery '.
Option 2 ( Cemetary ) is wrong as it incorrectly uses 'a' instead of 'e'.
Option 3 ( Cemetry ) is wrong because it omits the second 'e'.
Option 4 ( Semetary ) is wrong as it incorrectly starts with 's' instead of 'c'. - 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.
Burial ground consisting of graves.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Cemetery
Answer: Cemetery
Solution:
• A cemetery is a burial ground consisting of graves (कब्रिस्तान). ✅
• Option meanings:
• Sanctuary – a sacred or safe place (आश्रय स्थल) ❌
• Courtyard – an open space enclosed by walls or buildings (आँगन) ❌
• Auditorium – a large room for gatherings or performances (सभागार) ❌
• Cemetery – burial ground (कब्रिस्तान) ✅ - 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 place of burialAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Cemetery
Answer: 2
Solution: The correct one-word substitute for "a place of burial" is "Cemetery."
Cemetery means a place where dead people are buried (कब्रिस्तान).
Option 1 – Building ❌: a structure with walls and a roof; unrelated.
Option 3 – Observatory ❌: a place for observing celestial events; unrelated.
Option 4 – Laboratory ❌: a place for scientific experiments; unrelated.
Therefore, "Cemetery" is the most appropriate choice.
Examples
- “They visited the cemetery to pay respects to their ancestors.”
cemetery – questions
What is the meaning of cemetery in Hindi?
cemetery means “कब्रिस्तान” in Hindi. In English: A place where dead people are buried
What are the synonyms of cemetery?
Synonyms of cemetery: graveyard, burial ground, necropolis.
Has cemetery been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – cemetery has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2023.