diligent meaning in Hindi

diligent in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   Showing careful and persistent effort or work
   (SSC CPO 2024 T-2 (30 April))

   ACogentBDiligentCIntelligentDIndulgent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Diligent

   Solution:
   • The phrase: "Showing careful and persistent effort or work" describes someone who works hard and consistently with attention to detail.
   • The correct one-word substitute is: Diligent
   • Diligent means showing careful and persistent effort in doing something.
   • Example: She is a diligent student who always completes her assignments on time.
   • Why the other options are incorrect:
   • Cogent – means convincing or logical (usually for arguments).
   • Intelligent – refers to mental ability, not effort.
   • Indulgent – means lenient or overly generous.
   Correct one-word substitute:
   Diligent

2. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Lazy
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (05-July Shift 4))

   AGenuineBBarrenCHelpfulDDiligent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Diligent

   Correct Answer: Diligent
   Explanation:
   The word "Lazy" means unwilling to work or use energy; idle.
   Let’s evaluate each option:
   • Genuine – ❌ Means real or authentic; not related to laziness.
   • Barren – ❌ Means infertile or unproductive (usually used for land); not a direct antonym.
   • Helpful – ❌ Means giving or ready to give help; unrelated in this context.
   • Diligent – ✅ Means hardworking, careful, and persistent in doing tasks — the opposite of lazy.
   ✅ Therefore, Diligent is the correct antonym of Lazy.

3. SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Diligent

   ANoisyBLazyCPositiveDIndustrious
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Industrious

   Answer: Industrious
   Explanation:
   The word "Diligent" means showing steady, careful, and hard-working effort – मेहनती या परिश्रमी.
   Let’s review the options:
   • Noisy – making a lot of sound – शोरगुल करने वाला → ❌ Unrelated
   • Lazy – unwilling to work – आलसी → ❌ Opposite in meaning
   • Positive – optimistic or confident – सकारात्मक → ❌ Not a synonym
   • Industrious – hardworking and productive – परिश्रमी → ✅ Correct synonym
   So, the synonym of Diligent is Industrious – परिश्रमी.

4. SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms

   Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets.
   The teacher commended the student for his (diligent) efforts.

   AHardworkingBConscientiousCIndustriousDLazy
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Lazy

   Answer: Lazy
   Explanation:
   The word in brackets is "diligent", which means hardworking, careful, and showing persistent effort – मेहनती / परिश्रमी.
   We are looking for the antonym – the word opposite in meaning.
   Let’s look at the options:
   • Hardworking – same as diligent → ❌
   • Conscientious – careful and responsible → ❌
   • Industrious – hardworking and productive → ❌
   • Lazy – unwilling to work or lacking effort → ✅ Opposite of diligent
   So, the correct antonym of diligent is lazy – आलसी.

5. SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
   Ritu is a diligent girl who looks after her aged parents.

   AlethargicBinnocentCstupidDhardworking
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) hardworking

   Answer: hardworking
   Explanation:
   The underlined word "diligent" means careful and persistent in doing work or duties – मेहनती और लगनशील.
   Let’s examine the options:
   • lethargic – lazy or lacking energy – सुस्त → ❌ Opposite meaning
   • innocent – not guilty or pure – मासूम → ❌ Unrelated
   • stupid – lacking intelligence – मूर्ख → ❌ Opposite and unrelated
   • hardworking – putting in effort and energy into tasks – मेहनती → ✅ Correct synonym
   So, the correct synonym of "diligent" is hardworking – मेहनती.

6. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Diligent

   AFaithfulBAwfulCSpitefulDCareful
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Careful

   Answer: d) Careful
   Solution:
   • The word diligent means showing steady effort, attention, and care in doing work or duties.
   • Careful is the closest synonym, as it also implies doing things with attention and precision.
   • Faithful means loyal, awful means terrible, and spiteful means full of malice — all unrelated in meaning.
   diligent – hardworking and attentive – मेहनती / सावधान
   careful – cautious and thorough – सावधान / ध्यान से करने वाला
   faithful – loyal – वफादार
   awful – very bad – बहुत खराब
   spiteful – full of hate or malice – दुर्भावनापूर्ण

Examples

• “The diligent student completed all assignments on time.”

diligent – questions

What is the meaning of diligent in Hindi?

diligent means “मेहनती / लगनशील” in Hindi. In English: Showing care and effort in one's work or duties

What are the synonyms of diligent?

Synonyms of diligent: hardworking, industrious, conscientious, assiduous.

What is the opposite of diligent?

Antonyms of diligent: lazy, idle, negligent.

Has diligent been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – diligent has been asked 8 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-2, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022, SSC CHSL 2019 T-1.

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