perfect storm
Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1
perfect storm in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A perfect stormAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) The worst possible situation
Answer: (1) The worst possible situation
Solution:
The idiom “a perfect storm” refers to a situation where a rare combination of circumstances results in the worst possible outcome (सबसे खराब परिस्थिति / विपरीत हालातों का संगम).
Other options:
• (2) Healing from trauma – unrelated
• (3) Pretty good judgement – incorrect meaning
• (4) Appropriate for all occasions – doesn’t match the idiom
Word Meaning:
• A perfect storm – एक दुर्लभ और बहुत खराब स्थिति का मेल
• Situation – स्थिति
• Trauma – मानसिक आघात
• Occasion – अवसर
perfect storm – questions
Has perfect storm been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – perfect storm has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.