mare's nest meaning in Hindi

mare's nest in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2023 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   a mare’s nest

   Aa familiar situationBa new situationCa refreshing situationDa confused situation
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) a confused situation

   Solution:
   The idiom "a mare’s nest" refers to a confused or illusory situation, especially something that seems exciting or important but turns out to be imaginary or mistaken.
   So, "a confused situation" is the most accurate meaning.
   Option A: a familiar situation – incorrect
   Option B: a new situation – incorrect
   Option C: a refreshing situation – incorrect
   Option D: a confused situation – correct
   Answer: Option D (a confused situation).

2. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   A mare’s nest

   ASimple and interesting workBDeep crisisCComplicated situationDArea of law
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Complicated situation

   Answer: 3 (Complicated situation)
   Solution (Correct Option - 3: Complicated situation):
   The idiom “a mare’s nest” refers to a confused, tangled, or complicated situation — often something that appears valuable or important but turns out to be illusory or a mess.
   ✔ Example:
   What seemed like a solution turned out to be a mare’s nest of contradictions and confusion.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   Simple and interesting work – opposite of the idiom’s meaning.
   Deep crisis – though it may involve difficulty, it doesn’t capture the idea of confusion or illusion.
   Area of law – completely unrelated.
   Difficult Word Meanings:
   A mare’s nest – an illusory discovery or a confusing, messy situation (भ्रा

Examples

• “The supposed scandal turned out to be a mare's nest.”

mare's nest – questions

What is the meaning of mare's nest in Hindi?

mare's nest means “भ्रामक खोज / निराधार बात” in Hindi. In English: A discovery that turns out to be false or worthless.

What are the synonyms of mare's nest?

Synonyms of mare's nest: false discovery, hoax, wild goose chase.

Has mare's nest been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – mare's nest has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2023 T-2, SSC CPO 2022 T-1.

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