off and on meaning in Hindi

off and on in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
   Sejal visits the nearby temple off and on.

   APeriodicallyBContinuouslyCRegularlyDConstantly
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Periodically

   Correct Answer: Regularly
   Explanation: "Off and on" is an idiom that means something happens intermittently or from time to time, which aligns with the meaning of "regularly."
   Other options:
   • Periodically: Refers to something that occurs at intervals, which could be similar but not as specific as "regularly."
   • Continuously: Means something happening without interruption, which is the opposite of "off and on."
   • Constantly: Refers to something happening all the time, which also contradicts the meaning of "off and on."

2. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Off and on

   AKnow something thoroughlyBRemindCNow and thenDObject to
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Now and then

   Correct Answer: Now and then
   Explanation: The idiom "off and on" means occasionally or intermittently, referring to something that happens from time to time rather than continuously.
   Other options:
   • "Know something thoroughly": Incorrect, as it refers to deep knowledge, not intermittent occurrence.
   • "Remind": Incorrect, as it refers to recalling or making someone remember something.
   • "Object to": Incorrect, as it means to oppose or disagree with something.

Examples

• “It has been raining off and on since morning.”

off and on – questions

What is the meaning of off and on in Hindi?

off and on means “कभी-कभी, रुक-रुक कर” in Hindi. In English: Occasionally; not continuously

What are the synonyms of off and on?

Synonyms of off and on: occasionally, intermittently, sporadically.

What is the opposite of off and on?

Antonyms of off and on: continuously, constantly.

Has off and on been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – off and on has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.

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