olive branch meaning in Hindi

olive branch in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence.
   The world needs a global leader who can hold out a gesture of peace

   Ahalcyon daysBa grass widowCan olive branchDmother wit
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) an olive branch

   Answer: an olive branch
   Explanation:
   The idiom “an olive branch” means a gesture of peace (शांति का प्रतीक). It perfectly substitutes “hold out a gesture of peace.”
   Other options don’t fit:
   • halcyon days – calm, prosperous times (सुखद दिन)
   • a grass widow – a woman temporarily abandoned by her husband (प्रेक्षणीय शब्द, यहाँ गैर-प्रासंगिक)
   • mother wit – natural intelligence (जैविक बुद्धिमत्ता)

olive branch – questions

Has olive branch been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – olive branch has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1.

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