Asked in: SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC CPO 2019 T-2
on the wane in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2019 T-2 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
In times of economic recession, the demand for goods is o̲n̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲w̲a̲n̲e̲.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) on the decline
✅ Correct Answer: Option C (on the decline)
Type: Idiom
"on the wane" = decreasing / declining (घटता हुआ).
Application
"In recession, the demand for goods is on the wane" = the demand is declining.
Why the others are wrong
• at the peak / on the rise – opposite (increasing).
• out of control – unrelated meaning. - SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On the waneAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) On the decline
Explanation:
The idiom “on the wane” means that something is decreasing, losing strength, popularity, or importance over time.
• (घटती हुई स्थिति में, कमज़ोर होता हुआ, ज़वाल पर होना)
✅ Example in a sentence:
• His political influence is on the wane.
➤ (His political power is declining.)
❌ Why other options are incorrect:
• On the top – Opposite meaning; suggests peak success
• On the rise – Also opposite; means increasing or growing
• On the way – Means arriving soon; unrelated meaning
✅ Therefore, the correct meaning of the idiom “On the wane” is: On the decline.
on the wane – questions
Has on the wane been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – on the wane has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC CPO 2019 T-2.