judge a book by its cover meaning in Hindi

judge a book by its cover in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   To judge a book by its cover

   ATo strictly follow the rulesBTo be good at evaluating peopleCTo evaluate people’s worth by their outward appearanceDTo understand a difficult situation
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) To evaluate people’s worth by their outward appearance

   Answer: 3
   Solution (Correct Option – 3: To evaluate people’s worth by their outward appearance):
   The idiom “To judge a book by its cover” means to form an opinion about someone or something based only on how they look, rather than their actual qualities or content.
   Example: She seems unfriendly, but don’t judge a book by its cover — she’s actually very kind.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   • To strictly follow the rules – Unrelated to appearance or judgment.
   • To be good at evaluating people – Opposite in meaning; the idiom warns against making quick or shallow judgments.
   • To understand a difficult situation – Has no connection with appearance or judgment.
   Difficult Word Meaning:
   To judge

judge a book by its cover – questions

Has judge a book by its cover been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – judge a book by its cover has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1.

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