Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1
moored in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms
Which word can best replace 'moored' in this context?
The boat was moored at the edge of the island.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Anchored
Meaning: moored = made fast, tied up with ropes or an anchor so that a vessel cannot drift *(लंगर डालकर बाँधा हुआ)*.
anchored = held in one place by an anchor *(लंगर डाला हुआ, स्थिर किया हुआ)* — the same idea of a boat fixed at one spot, so option 1.
*Was moored at the edge of the island* describes a boat at rest and secured, not one in motion.
Why the others are wrong.
• sailed = travelled across water *(नौकायन किया, जलयात्रा की)* — motion, which is the very opposite of being tied up.
• lost = missing, gone astray *(खोया हुआ, लापता)* — the boat's position is given exactly, so nothing is lost.
• floated = rested or drifted on the surface *(तैरता रहा, बहता रहा)* — floating allows drift, while
moored – questions
Has moored been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – moored has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1.