cock and bull story meaning in Hindi

cock and bull story in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) Idioms & Phrases

   In the following sentence, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which gives the correct meaning of the underlined idiom or phrase.
   The old sailor’s tale about the ghost ship was dismissed as a cock and bull story by the village elders.

   AA story about farm animals and natureBA very believable and honest accountCAn unlikely and highly improbable storyDA brave tale of heroism and courage
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) An unlikely and highly improbable story

   Meaning: a cock and bull story = an absurd, unbelievable story told as if it were true *(मनगढ़ंत/अविश्वसनीय कहानी, गप)*.
   A ghost-ship tale *dismissed* by the elders is exactly that.
   
   Origin.
   Recorded from the 1600s, probably from old fables in which a cock and a bull talk to each other — a tale no sensible listener believes.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B A story about farm animals and nature *(खेत के जानवरों की कहानी)* — a literal reading of *cock* and *bull*.
   #B A very believable and honest account *(विश्वसनीय, सच्चा वृत्तांत)* — the opposite; that is *the gospel truth*.
   #B A brave tale of heroism and courage *(वीरता की गाथा)* — no link with the idiom; *dismissed* shows the elders did not a

2. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
   Some people are in the habit of sharing________ and bull story on unsuitable occasions.

   AcockBwolfCroosterDfox
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) cock

   Answer: 1 (cock)
   Solution (Correct Option - 1: cock):
   The correct idiom is “a cock and bull story”, which means a silly, unbelievable, or made-up story, often used to deceive or mislead someone.
   ✔ Correct sentence:
   Some people are in the habit of sharing cock and bull story on unsuitable occasions.
   It refers to an exaggerated or fabricated tale that lacks credibility.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   Wolf – no such idiom as “wolf and bull story.”
   Rooster – similar to cock in meaning but not used in this idiom.
   Fox – associated with cunning, but not part of this phrase.
   Difficult Word Meanings:
   Cock and bull story – an unbelievable or false story (मनगढ़ंत कहानी)
   Unsuitable occasions – inappro

3. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
   Nobody in the conference seemed to believe the cock and bull story about such a major movie star.

   AFactual storyBInteresting storyCWildly exaggerated or falsified storyDSecretive story
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Wildly exaggerated or falsified story

   Answer: Wildly exaggerated or falsified story
   Explanation:
   • A cock and bull story is an implausible tale often greatly exaggerated (अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण) or made up.
   • Factual story implies truth, interesting story doesn’t convey falsehood, and secretive story refers to hidden facts, so they don’t fit.

4. SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   A cock and bull story

   AA true storyBA foolish and concocted storyCA children’s storyDA story of animals
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) A foolish and concocted story

   The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "a cock and bull story" is: A foolish and concocted story
   This idiom refers to a tale or explanation that is unbelievable, exaggerated, or fabricated. It implies that the story being told is nonsensical or unbelievable.

Examples

• “He told a cock and bull story to explain his absence.”

cock and bull story – questions

What is the meaning of cock and bull story in Hindi?

cock and bull story means “बेबुनियाद या गढ़ी हुई कहानी” in Hindi. In English: An absurd and implausible story used as an excuse

What are the synonyms of cock and bull story?

Synonyms of cock and bull story: tall tale, far-fetched story.

Has cock and bull story been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – cock and bull story has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1.

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