Meaning: The first public speech given by a person, especially in parliament
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति द्वारा दिया गया पहला सार्वजनिक भाषण, विशेषकर संसद में
Synonyms: first speech, debut address, inaugural speech
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC GD 2021 T-1
maiden speech in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
The leader of the Legislative Assembly won the hearts of the members through his maiden speech during the session in state council.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) first speech
Correct Answer: first speech
Explanation:
The idiom "maiden speech" refers to the first speech given by someone in a formal setting, especially in a legislative assembly or parliament.
Other options:
• "Final speech" –opposite in meaning.
• "Logical speech" –does not relate to the meaning of "maiden speech."
• "Closure speech" –refers to a concluding speech, not the first one.
Examples
- “The new MP delivered his maiden speech in Parliament today.”
maiden speech – questions
What is the meaning of maiden speech in Hindi?
maiden speech means “किसी व्यक्ति द्वारा दिया गया पहला सार्वजनिक भाषण, विशेषकर संसद में” in Hindi. In English: The first public speech given by a person, especially in parliament
What are the synonyms of maiden speech?
Synonyms of maiden speech: first speech, debut address, inaugural speech.
Has maiden speech been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – maiden speech has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.