inertia meaning in Hindi

inertia in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 GL Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Inertia

   AActivenessBEnergyCInactivityDProgression
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Inactivity

   The correct answer is:
   Inactivity
   Explanation:
   "Inertia" refers to a state of being inactive or unwilling to move or change. It implies a lack of activity or effort, making "inactivity" the most appropriate synonym.
   Other options:
   • Activeness: Opposite of inertia.
   • Energy: Implies action or vitality, which contradicts inertia.
   • Progression: Suggests forward movement, not stagnation.

2. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Spelling

   Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

   AIdlenessBIndolenceCInsolenceDInershia
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Inershia

   Correct Answer: Inershia
   Solution:
   The correct spelling is Inertia, not Inershia.
   All other words are correctly spelled.
   Meanings:
   Idleness – the state of being inactive – आलस्य
   Indolence – laziness – सुस्ती / कामचोरी
   Insolence – rude and disrespectful behavior – अभद्रता
   Inertia – resistance to change or motion – जड़त्व (गतिहीनता)

3. IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below
   Inertia

   AIdlenessBStaminaCArdourDZeal
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Idleness

   Explanation:
   Word: Inertia
   Part of speech: Noun
   Meaning: A tendency to remain unchanged or to do nothing; resistance to motion, action, or change.
   Option-wise analysis:
   • Idleness ✅
   • Meaning: Laziness; unwillingness to act or move.
   • Closest in meaning to inertia, especially in a figurative or everyday sense.
   • Stamina ❌
   • Meaning: The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort (धैर्य, सहनशक्ति).
   • Opposite of inertia.
   • Ardour ❌
   • Meaning: Great enthusiasm or passion (उत्साह, जोश).
   • Also opposite in tone.
   • Zeal ❌
   • Meaning: Great energy or eagerness in pursuit of something (उत्सुकता, जोश).
   • Again, opposite of inertia.
   Final Answer: ✅ Idleness

Examples

• “The committee's inertia delayed the project for months.”

inertia – questions

What is the meaning of inertia in Hindi?

inertia means “जड़ता/निष्क्रियता” in Hindi. In English: A tendency to remain unchanged or inactive

What are the synonyms of inertia?

Synonyms of inertia: stagnation, sluggishness, inactivity, lethargy.

What is the opposite of inertia?

Antonyms of inertia: activity, dynamism, motion.

Has inertia been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – inertia has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 GL, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024, IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1.

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