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cemetery meaning in Hindi

nounAsked 4× in SSC · latest SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025One Word Substitution · Spelling
cemetery noun

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

  1. 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 buried

    Answer & 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.

  2. 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'.

  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.
    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) ✅

  4. 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 burial

    Answer & 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.

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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.

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