hostage meaning in Hindi

hostage in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.
   A person who is kept captive for fulfillment of demands of money or conditions

   AIntrovertBHereticCHostageDHermit
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Hostage

   The correct answer is: c
   Hostage: A person who is kept captive for the fulfillment of demands of money or conditions.
   Introvert: A person who tends to be more reserved.
   Heretic: A person who holds beliefs or opinions that are contrary to the accepted doctrines or teachings
   Hermit: A person who chooses to live in seclusion from society, often for religious or philosophical reasons.

2. SSC CPO 2019 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
   Someone taken a prisoner to fulfil demands

   AdealerBhostageChostDguest
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) hostage

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option B (hostage)
   Type: One-Word Substitution
   Someone taken prisoner to force others to fulfil demands = hostage.
   Meanings
   • dealer – one who buys and sells (व्यापारी).
   • hostage – a person held captive to force demands (बंधक). ✓
   • host – one who receives guests (मेज़बान).
   • guest – a visitor (अतिथि).

3. SSC MTS 2023 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A person who is kept captive for fulfilment of demands of money or conditions.

   AScionBBaitCDoyenDHostage
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Hostage

   The one-word substitute for the given group of words "A person who is kept captive for fulfilment of demands of money or conditions" is: Hostage.
   Hostage: This term directly corresponds to the described situation—a person who is kept captive for the fulfillment of demands of money or conditions.
   Scion: A scion typically refers to a descendant or heir of a wealthy or influential family.
   Bait: Bait is something used to attract or lure, often in a negative sense.
   Doyen: Doyen usually refers to a senior or respected member in a particular field, such as a doyen of literature or a doyen of the arts.

Examples

• “The terrorists took several hostages at the airport.”

hostage – questions

What is the meaning of hostage in Hindi?

hostage means “बंधक” in Hindi. In English: A person seized to secure the fulfilment of a condition

What are the synonyms of hostage?

Synonyms of hostage: captive, prisoner, detainee.

What is the opposite of hostage?

Antonyms of hostage: free person, liberator.

Has hostage been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hostage has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CPO 2019 T-2.

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