hornet's nest meaning in Hindi

hornet's nest in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Hornet's nest

   AA bee's nestBA troublesome or hazardous situationCA house built with great difficultyDA difficult task
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) A troublesome or hazardous situation

   Answer: A troublesome or hazardous situation
   Explanation:
   The idiom "hornet's nest" refers to a situation that is full of trouble, conflict, or danger – ऐसा हालात जिसमें बहुत परेशानी या खतरा हो.
   Let’s examine the options:
   • A bee's nest – literal meaning, not the idiomatic one → ❌
   • A troublesome or hazardous situation – सही अर्थ → ✅
   • A house built with great difficulty – unrelated meaning → ❌
   • A difficult task – partially close, but not accurate → ❌
   So, "hornet's nest" means a troublesome or hazardous situation – मुसीबत या खतरे वाला हालात.

2. SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
   Hornet's nest

   AA confusing situationBA source of controversy and troubleCA peaceful debateDA place of retreat
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) A source of controversy and trouble

   Correct Answer: Option 2 — A source of controversy and trouble
   'Hornet's nest' means a situation that is full of problems and angers many people; a source of serious controversy and trouble. (From the idea that disturbing a hornet's nest causes a fierce and painful reaction.)
   Why the others are wrong:
   Option 1 — 'A confusing situation' (confusion alone) is not accurate; a hornet's nest specifically implies active conflict and angry reactions.
   Option 3 — 'A peaceful debate' is the opposite — a hornet's nest is far from peaceful.
   Option 4 — 'A place of retreat' is completely opposite in meaning.

3. SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Hornet’s nest

   AFilthy and shabby appearanceBDifficult and unpleasant situationCHappy and enjoyable momentsDA treasure full of wealth
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Difficult and unpleasant situation

   The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "Hornet's nest" is: Difficult and unpleasant situation

Examples

• “Raising that issue stirred up a hornet's nest.”

hornet's nest – questions

What is the meaning of hornet's nest in Hindi?

hornet's nest means “मुसीबत का घर” in Hindi. In English: A situation that causes trouble or controversy when disturbed

What are the synonyms of hornet's nest?

Synonyms of hornet's nest: can of worms, trouble spot.

Has hornet's nest been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hornet's nest has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022.

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