Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
pressed into service in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
My old car was pressed into service as an emergency vehicle for my ailing grandmother.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) To use for a particular purpose when a special need occurs.
Answer: a) To use for a particular purpose when a special need occurs.
Explanation:
The idiom "pressed into service" means to use something (or someone) quickly for a purpose when there is a sudden or urgent need (आवश्यकता पड़ने पर तुरंत किसी चीज़ का उपयोग करना).
In the sentence, the speaker had to urgently use their old car as an emergency vehicle — that matches the meaning of option (a).
Why other options are incorrect:
• b) "Cared for by old people" – unrelated to the idiom
• c) "Used to take someone to the hospital" – too specific, not the general meaning
• d) "Asking for special maintenance" – incorrect meaning
Only option (a) correctly explains the idiom's usage.
pressed into service – questions
Has pressed into service been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – pressed into service has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.