peculiar meaning in Hindi

peculiar in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Peculiar
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (04-July Shift 2))

   AUsualBStrangeCFrequentDRevolutionary
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Strange

   Answer: 2 (Strange)
   Explanation:
   • Peculiar means unusual or strange.
   • Usual means common or normal — antonym.
   • Frequent means happening often — unrelated.
   • Revolutionary means causing a radical change — unrelated.
   Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of Peculiar is Strange.

2. SSC MTS 2024 Spelling

   Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

   AMiscellaneousBMediterraneanCPeculliarDParallel
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Peculliar

   Correct Answer: Peculliar
   Explanation:
   Let's look at the correct spellings of each option:
   • Miscellaneous – ✅ Correct
   • Meaning: Mixed; of various kinds (विविध)
   • Mediterranean – ✅ Correct
   • Meaning: Related to the Mediterranean Sea or region (भूमध्यसागरीय)
   • Peculliar – ❌ Incorrect spelling
   • Correct spelling: Peculiar
   • Meaning: Strange or unusual (अजीब / असामान्य)
   • Parallel – ✅ Correct
   • Meaning: Being equal distance apart at all points (समानांतर)
   Therefore, the incorrectly spelt word is: Peculliar.

3. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Peculiar

   AUnusualBPerplexedCCustomaryDProven
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Unusual

   Answer: 1 – Unusual
   Solution (Correct Option – 1: Unusual):
   The word “Peculiar” means strange, odd, or different from the usual (अजीब या असामान्य).
   The most appropriate synonym is “Unusual”, which also means not common or not normal.
   Example: He had a peculiar way of speaking. → He had an unusual way of speaking.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   Perplexed – Means confused or puzzled (उलझन में), which is a feeling, not a description of something strange.
   Customary – Means traditional or usual (रूढ़िवादी), which is the opposite of peculiar.
   Proven – Means established as true or confirmed (सिद्ध), unrelated to the meaning of peculiar.
   Difficult Word Meanings:
   Peculiar – Strange, odd (अजीब)
   Unus

4. SSC MTS 2023 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Peculiar

   AStrangeBNormalCJovialDNeat
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Strange

   Answer: 1
   Solution: The correct synonym of "Peculiar" is "Strange".
   "Peculiar" means unusual or odd (अजीब, अनोखा), which is synonymous with "strange".
   Option 2 – Normal ❌: means usual or typical (सामान्य); opposite in meaning.
   Option 3 – Jovial ❌: means cheerful and friendly (खुशमिजाज); unrelated.
   Option 4 – Neat ❌: means tidy or organized (साफ-सुथरा); unrelated.
   Hence, Strange is the most suitable synonym of Peculiar.

Examples

• “There was a peculiar smell coming from the kitchen.”

peculiar – questions

What is the meaning of peculiar in Hindi?

peculiar means “विचित्र” in Hindi. In English: Strange or unusual; distinctive to a particular person or thing

What are the synonyms of peculiar?

Synonyms of peculiar: odd, strange, unusual, distinctive.

What is the opposite of peculiar?

Antonyms of peculiar: normal, common.

Has peculiar been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – peculiar has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.

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