Meaning: A person who rides horses professionally in races
Hindi: घुड़सवार (रेस में)
Synonyms: rider, horseman
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC CPO 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2019 T-2
jockey in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A professional rider in horse racesAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Jockey
The correct one-word substitute for "A professional rider in horse races" is Jockey.
A jockey is a professional rider who races horses in competitive events. This term specifically refers to someone who is skilled in riding horses, particularly in horse racing.
• Batsman refers to a player in cricket who bats.
• Stuntman is a person who performs dangerous tasks or stunts in films or television.
• Southpaw is a term used for a left-handed person, particularly in sports like boxing or baseball.
Thus, "jockey" is the most appropriate term for a professional rider in horse races. - SSC MTS 2025 One Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
The one who rides horses professionally.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Jockey
The correct one-word substitution is 'Jockey' (Option 4). A jockey is a person who rides horses in races professionally.
Option 1 ('Rider') is a general term for anyone who rides — not specific to professionals.
Option 2 ('Groom') is a person who cares for and looks after horses — not a rider.
Option 3 ('Farrier') is a person who shoes horses — not someone who rides them. - SSC CPO 2019 T-2 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
One who rides horses in racesAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) jockey
✅ Correct Answer: Option C (jockey)
Type: One-Word Substitution
One who rides horses in races = jockey.
Meanings
• porter – one who carries luggage (कुली).
• sprinter – a short-distance runner (धावक).
• jockey – a professional horse-race rider (घुड़सवार). ✓
• athlete – a sportsperson (खिलाड़ी) – too general.
Examples
- “The jockey guided his horse to victory.”
jockey – questions
What is the meaning of jockey in Hindi?
jockey means “घुड़सवार (रेस में)” in Hindi. In English: A person who rides horses professionally in races
What are the synonyms of jockey?
Synonyms of jockey: rider, horseman.
Has jockey been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – jockey has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2019 T-2.