king's ransom meaning in Hindi

king's ransom in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the option that expresses the correct meaning of the given idiom.
   King's ransom

   A(a) To demand something or some action from someone by threatening them with a harmful consequence if they do not complyB(b) An opening speech at the ParliamentC(c) Budget sessionD(d) An exorbitant sum of money
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) (d) An exorbitant sum of money

   The correct answer is option 4: 'An exorbitant sum of money'.
   'A king's ransom' is an idiom meaning an extremely large amount of money. It originates from the idea of the vast sum needed to ransom a king held captive — implying an extravagant or unaffordable price.
   Option (a) describes the idiom 'hold someone to ransom' — incorrect.
   Option (b) 'An opening speech at the Parliament' — incorrect; unrelated meaning.
   Option (c) 'Budget session' — incorrect; has no connection to this idiom.

king's ransom – questions

Has king's ransom been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – king's ransom has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.

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