Meaning: A large corporation formed by merging several companies.
Hindi: समूह (बड़ी कंपनी)
Synonyms: corporation, consortium, combine, group
Antonyms: individual company, single entity
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2020 T-1
conglomerate in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (11-July Shift 2))Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Conglomirate
Correct Answer: Conglomirate
Explanation:
The correct spelling is "Conglomerate".
Other words:
• Vindication – Correct
• Concentrate – Correct
• Psychometric – Correct
So, the incorrectly spelt word is Conglomirate. - SSC CGL 2020 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A corporation made up of a number of different companies that operate in diversified fieldsAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Conglomerate
Answer: Conglomerate
Solution:
• A conglomerate is a large corporation composed of several different companies operating in varied and unrelated industries, but managed under a single corporate group.
• This is the exact one-word substitute for the description in the question.
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Agreement – refers to a mutual decision or contract; not related to corporate structure.
• Correlation – means a relationship or connection between two things; not about business groups.
• Association – usually refers to a group of people or organisations with a common purpose, not necessarily companies operating in diversified fields.
Examples
- “The conglomerate owns businesses in media, steel, and finance.”
conglomerate – questions
What is the meaning of conglomerate in Hindi?
conglomerate means “समूह (बड़ी कंपनी)” in Hindi. In English: A large corporation formed by merging several companies.
What are the synonyms of conglomerate?
Synonyms of conglomerate: corporation, consortium, combine, group.
What is the opposite of conglomerate?
Antonyms of conglomerate: individual company, single entity.
Has conglomerate been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – conglomerate has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1.