pair meaning in Hindi

pair in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
   Yesterday, I ate only a __________ of apples for my dinner.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (01-July Shift 1))

   ApareBpairCpierDpear
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) pair

   The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is:
   • pair.
   The word "pair" refers to two things considered together (for example, a pair of shoes or a pair of apples).
   • If you were talking about "a pair of apples," it would suggest that you ate two apples.
   So the sentence would read: "Yesterday, I ate only a pair of apples for my dinner."

2. SSC CGL 2022 T-2 Homonyms & Homophones

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
   The security guard needs a _______ of shoes.
   (SSC CGL 2022 T-2 (7 Mar))

   ApairBpayorCpearDpare
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) pair

   Pair – two things meant to use together and looks same.
   Pare – to trim or cut something down to essential parts.
   Pear – a fruit.
   Payor – one who pays money.
   So, option a is the correct answer.

3. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
   Yesterday, I ate only a __________ of apples for my dinner.

   ApearBpareCpierDpair
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) pair

   Answer: pair
   Solution:
   • The sentence is: "Yesterday, I ate only a of apples for my dinner."
   • The correct word is pair, which means a set of two things (एक जोड़ा). Since apples are countable, it makes sense to say "a pair of apples" = two apples. ✅
   • Option meanings:
   • Pear – a fruit (नाशपाती) ❌
   • Pare – to trim or peel (छीलना) ❌
   • Pier – a structure built out into water (पुल / घाट) ❌
   • Pair – a set of two similar things (जोड़ा) ✅

4. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   DUO

   ABondBLoanCPairDDebt
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Pair

   Explanation:
   Word: Duo
   Meaning: A set or group of two people or things, especially people who perform together or are closely associated.
   📘 Synonym:
   • Pair – ✅ Correct
   (Meaning: two people or things together — ✔ same as "duo")
   ❌ Why others are incorrect:
   • Bond – ✖ A connection or relationship, not necessarily between two.
   • Loan – ✖ Something borrowed — unrelated.
   • Debt – ✖ Something owed — completely different context.
   ✅ Final Answer: Pair

Examples

• “She bought a new pair of shoes for the trip.”

pair – questions

What is the meaning of pair in Hindi?

pair means “जोड़ा” in Hindi. In English: A set of two things used together or matching

What are the synonyms of pair?

Synonyms of pair: couple, duo, twosome.

What is the opposite of pair?

Antonyms of pair: single, individual.

Has pair been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – pair has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-2, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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