Asked in: SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1
dark horse in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Dark horseAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) An unexpected winner
Explanation:
Idiom: Dark horse
• A dark horse is a person who unexpectedly wins or succeeds, especially when little is known about them or they were not expected to do well.
(कोई ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसकी सफलता की उम्मीद नहीं थी लेकिन वह विजयी हो जाता है)
✅ Example:
• He was a dark horse in the competition but ended up winning the first prize.
❌ Why other options are incorrect:
• A mean person – Has no relation to the idiom
• An honest fellow – Incorrect; the idiom doesn’t refer to honesty
• A slow runner – Quite the opposite — a dark horse often wins or surprises others
✔️ Final Answer: An unexpected winner ✅
dark horse – questions
Has dark horse been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – dark horse has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.