encyclopedia meaning in Hindi

encyclopedia in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2021 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
   a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically.

   AGlossaryBEncyclopediaCDictionaryDThesaurus
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Encyclopedia

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Encyclopedia)
   Type: One-Word Substitution
   A book giving information on many subjects = encyclopedia (विश्वकोश).
   Meanings
   • Glossary – a list of terms; Dictionary – word meanings; Thesaurus – synonyms and antonyms.

2. 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.
   A book or set of books giving information about all areas of knowledge

   AAnthologyBDictionaryCEncyclopediaDVolume
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Encyclopedia

   Answer: Encyclopedia
   Solution:
   • The phrase "A book or set of books giving information about all areas of knowledge" refers to an Encyclopedia.
   • An Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field – ज्ञानकोश.
   Other options:
   • Anthology – a collection of literary works – संग्रह
   • Dictionary – a book listing words and their meanings – शब्दकोश
   • Volume – a single book in a series – खंड
   Therefore, the correct one-word substitute is: Encyclopedia.

Examples

• “She looked up the topic in an encyclopedia for her project.”

encyclopedia – questions

What is the meaning of encyclopedia in Hindi?

encyclopedia means “विश्वकोश” in Hindi. In English: A comprehensive reference work containing information on many subjects

What are the synonyms of encyclopedia?

Synonyms of encyclopedia: reference book, compendium.

Has encyclopedia been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – encyclopedia has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-2.

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