hold the key meaning in Hindi

hold the key in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Hold the key

   ATo have control of somethingBTo have the right of successionCTo own a propertyDTo keep a secret
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) To have control of something

   Explanation:
   Idiom: Hold the key
   • Meaning: To have control, power, or the means to achieve something or solve a problem.
   • Often used when someone has the solution or the deciding power in a situation.
   ✅ Example:
   • Education holds the key to a better future.
   (शिक्षा एक बेहतर भविष्य की कुंजी है।)
   ❌ Why other options are incorrect:
   • To have the right of succession – ❌ Refers to inheritance, not control
   • To own a property – ❌ Too literal; not idiomatic
   • To keep a secret – ❌ More related to idioms like “keep under wraps”
   ✔️ Final Answer: To have control of something (किसी चीज़ पर नियंत्रण रखना) ✅

hold the key – questions

Has hold the key been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hold the key has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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