match meaning in Hindi

match in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2025 Homonyms & Homophones

   The word "match" is a homonym. In which sentence does it mean something used to light a fire?

   AThe match between her dress and shoes was perfect.BThe cricket match was postponed due to rain.CHe struck a match to light the candle.DThey are a good match for each other.
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) He struck a match to light the candle.

   The correct answer is Option 3: "He struck a match to light the candle."
   A "match" used to light a fire is a small stick with a flammable tip that produces fire when struck against a rough surface. In this sentence, "struck a match to light the candle" clearly uses "match" in this specific sense.
   Why the other options are wrong:
   • Option 1 – "The match between her dress and shoes was perfect" uses "match" to mean a harmonious combination or pairing.
   • Option 2 – "The cricket match was postponed" uses "match" to mean a sports contest or game.
   • Option 4 – "They are a good match for each other" uses "match" to mean a compatible pairing of people.

2. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.
   A game or contest between two teams

   AMatchBRaceCDuelDFete
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Match

   Meaning: match = a game or contest in which two teams or players compete against each other *(मैच, प्रतियोगिता)*.
   The deciding words are *between two teams*: a match is a *two-sided* contest — a cricket match, a football match, a chess match.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • race *(दौड़)* = a contest of speed among any number of runners, horses or vehicles — not limited to two sides, and not a *game*.
   • duel *(द्वंद्व युद्ध)* = a fight between two *individuals* with weapons, arranged to settle a point of honour — two persons, not two teams.
   • fete *(मेला, उत्सव)* = an outdoor festival or fair held to raise money; no contest at all.
   *Two teams = match; two persons with weapons = duel; many runners

Examples

• “The cricket match was thrilling till the last ball.”

match – questions

What is the meaning of match in Hindi?

match means “मुकाबला, जोड़ी” in Hindi. In English: A contest between two sides, or an equal counterpart

What are the synonyms of match?

Synonyms of match: contest, game, equal, counterpart.

What is the opposite of match?

Antonyms of match: mismatch.

Has match been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – match has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC MTS 2025.

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