matricide meaning in Hindi

matricide in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
   The killing of one's own mother.

   AMatricideBPatricideCHomicideDFratricide
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Matricide

   Correct Answer: Option 1 — 'Matricide'
   'Matricide' comes from the Latin 'mater' (mother) + ' cide ' (killing). It specifically refers to the act of killing one's own mother.
   Why other options are wrong:
   (b) Patricide — killing of one's own father ('pater' = father).
   (c) Homicide — killing of any human being. It is a general term, not specific to a family member.
   (d) Fratricide — killing of one's own brother ('frater' = brother).
   Useful memory guide for '- cide ' words:
   Matricide = mother | Patricide = father | Fratricide = brother | Sororicide = sister | Infanticide = infant | Regicide = king | Suicide = self

2. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   The act of killing one’s mother

   AMatricideBUxoricideCRegicideDHomicide
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Matricide

   Answer: Matricide
   Explanation:
   • Matricide means the act of killing one’s mother (मातहत्या).
   • Uxoricide is killing one’s wife (पतिहत्य),
   • Regicide is killing a king (राजहत्या),
   • Homicide is the killing of a human being generally (हत्या).
   Thus, matricide is the precise one-word substitute.

Examples

• “The novel explores the psychological trauma following the matricide.”

matricide – questions

What is the meaning of matricide in Hindi?

matricide means “मातृहत्या” in Hindi. In English: The killing of one's mother

Has matricide been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – matricide has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1.

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