parasite meaning in Hindi

parasite in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2021 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the most appropriate one word to substitute the given group of words.
   one who lives on others

   AshrewdBparasiteCflattererDhypocrite
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) parasite

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option B (parasite)
   Type: One-Word Substitution
   One who lives on others = parasite (परजीवी).
   Meanings
   • shrewd – clever/cunning; flatterer – one who praises falsely; hypocrite – one who pretends.

2. SSC MTS 2023 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A creature which depends on others

   ABacteriaBVirusCParasiteDMicrobes
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Parasite

   Answer: 3
   Solution: The correct one-word substitute for "a creature which depends on others" is "Parasite".
   A parasite is an organism that lives on or inside another organism (the host) and benefits at the host's expense (परजीवी).
   Option 1 – Bacteria ❌: microscopic single-celled organisms, some harmful and some beneficial; not necessarily dependent.
   Option 2 – Virus ❌: infectious agent requiring a host to replicate, but technically not a creature.
   Option 4 – Microbes ❌: general term for microorganisms, not specifically dependent creatures.
   Hence, Parasite is the most appropriate choice.

parasite – questions

Has parasite been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – parasite has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2021 T-2.

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