iconoclast meaning in Hindi

iconoclast in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Iconoclast

   ACriticBRebelCConformistDDissenter
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Conformist

   Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Conformist"
   "Iconoclast" means a person who attacks or criticises cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, or established norms. Its antonym is "Conformist" — a person who conforms to accepted behaviour or established practices without questioning them.
   Iconoclast = one who challenges/breaks norms ↔ Conformist = one who follows/accepts norms
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 1 "Critic" — a critic evaluates or finds fault. While critics and iconoclasts both question, 'critic' is not an antonym of iconoclast.
   Option 2 "Rebel" — a rebel defies authority, which is similar in meaning to iconoclast. This is a synonym, not an antonym.
   Option 4 "Dissenter" — a disse

2. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions'.

   AIconoclastBMartyrCMonarchistDIdealist
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Iconoclast

   An 'iconoclast' is a person who attacks or challenges traditional beliefs and established institutions.
   A martyr suffers for a cause; a monarchist supports monarchy; an idealist follows high principles.
   Hence 'iconoclast' is correct.

3. SSC CPO 2020 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
   One who is violently against established traditions and beliefs

   AiconoclastBstoicCegoistDagnostic
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) iconoclast

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option A (iconoclast)
   Type: One-Word Substitution
   One who is violently against established traditions and beliefs = iconoclast.
   Meanings of all options
   • iconoclast – one who attacks cherished beliefs/traditions (परंपरा-विरोधी). ✓
   • stoic – one who stays calm and indifferent to pain or pleasure (सहनशील).
   • egoist – a self-centred person (अहंवादी).
   • agnostic – one who believes God's existence cannot be known (अज्ञेयवादी).

4. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A person who criticises traditional beliefs and customs

   AAbsconderBIconoclastCHereticDApostle
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Iconoclast

   Answer: Iconoclast
   Explanation:
   • An iconoclast is a person who challenges or criticises established beliefs, customs, or institutions (परंपराओं को तोड़ने वाला).
   • Absconder – someone who runs away to avoid arrest (भगोड़ा)
   • Heretic – someone who holds views opposed to religious orthodoxy (धर्मविरोधी)
   • Apostle – a strong supporter or promoter of a cause (प्रचारक)
   Only iconoclast directly fits the definition of someone who questions or attacks traditional beliefs.

Examples

• “The artist was seen as an iconoclast for challenging norms.”

iconoclast – questions

What is the meaning of iconoclast in Hindi?

iconoclast means “परंपरा भंजक, मूर्तिभंजक” in Hindi. In English: A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions.

What are the synonyms of iconoclast?

Synonyms of iconoclast: rebel, dissenter, nonconformist, radical.

What is the opposite of iconoclast?

Antonyms of iconoclast: conformist, traditionalist.

Has iconoclast been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – iconoclast has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022, SSC MTS 2021, SSC CPO 2020 T-2.

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