hue and cry meaning in Hindi

hue and cry in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   The employees made a noticeable hue and cry to get their demands raised to the board of Directors.

   AParticipate in sportsBLie lifelessCCelebrate an eventDProtest something
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Protest something

   The correct meaning of the idiom "hue and cry" is Protest something.
   The idiom "hue and cry" refers to a public outcry or protest about something, especially in a loud or noticeable manner. In this case, the employees were making a noticeable protest to raise their demands to the board of Directors.

2. SSC CPO 2020 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Hue and cry

   AA polite requestBA noisy expression of angerCA fair bargainDAn admirable idea
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) A noisy expression of anger

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option B (A noisy expression of anger)
   Type: Idiom
   "Hue and cry" = a loud public protest or noisy expression of anger (शोर-शराबा, सार्वजनिक विरोध).
   Why the others are wrong
   • (A) a polite request, (C) a fair bargain, (D) an admirable idea – none matches the "loud protest" sense.

3. SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   Doctors are raising hue and cry against the RTH bill.

   APostponeBAbandonCProtestDEnquire
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Protest

   The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom "hue and cry" in this context is: c) Protest
   In this context, it suggests that doctors are vocally expressing their opposition or dissatisfaction with the RTH bill.

4. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.
   She raised a __________ when she saw her luggage missing.

   Ahue and cryBspick and spanChand and footDwhip and spur
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) hue and cry

   Answer: hue and cry
   Explanation:
   The idiom hue and cry means a loud outcry or public uproar (शोर-शराबा). When her luggage went missing, she would naturally raise a hue and cry to alert everyone and demand help.
   • spick and span means very tidy.
   • hand and foot and whip and spur are unrelated idioms.

Examples

• “There was a hue and cry over the new tax policy.”

hue and cry – questions

What is the meaning of hue and cry in Hindi?

hue and cry means “हो-हल्ला, शोर-शराबा” in Hindi. In English: A loud public protest or outcry

What are the synonyms of hue and cry?

Synonyms of hue and cry: uproar, commotion, outcry.

Has hue and cry been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hue and cry has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CPO 2020 T-2, SSC CPO 2018-20 T-2.

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