psychology meaning in Hindi

psychology in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Spelling

   Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling from the options.
   Psycology developed as a significant discipline of study in the twentieth century.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (11-July Shift 3))

   APcychologyBPscichologyCPsychologyDPscycology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Psychology

   Correct Answer: Psychology
   Explanation:
   The correct spelling of the word referring to the scientific study of the mind and behavior is "Psychology."
   Other options are misspelled versions.
   So, the corrected sentence is:
   "Psychology developed as a significant discipline of study in the twentieth century."

2. SSC MTS 2024 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for highlighted group of words in the given sentence.
   He devoted his entire life to the study of the human mind.

   AphilologyBpsychologyCphysiologyDphysics
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) psychology

   Answer: b) psychology
   Explanation:
   • Psychology = the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour (मानव मस्तिष्क और व्यवहार का अध्ययन) → correct meaning here
   • Philology = the study of language in written historical sources (भाषा और साहित्य का अध्ययन)
   • Physiology = the study of the functions of living organisms (जीवों के कार्यों का अध्ययन)
   • Physics = the study of matter, energy, and forces (भौतिक विज्ञान)
   Only psychology matches "the study of the human mind."

3. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
   The study of the human mind and its functions.

   APsychologyBNeurologyCPhysiologyDPathology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Psychology

   "Psychology" is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour . Neurology = the study of the nervous system; Physiology = the study of normal functions of living organisms; Pathology = the study of disease causes and effects.

4. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Spelling

   Choose the correctly spelt word:

   APsychologyBPsycologyCPsycholgyDPsycholegy
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Psychology

   Correct Answer: Option 1 — "Psychology"
   Correct spelling: P-S-Y-C-H-O-L-O-G-Y ✓
   "Psychology" = the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour ; the mental and emotional characteristics of an individual. ✓
   Structure: PSYCHO- (from Greek 'psyche' = mind/soul) + -LOGY (study of) ✓
   Key: The word begins with 'PSYCH-' — a silent 'P' before ' sych .' ✓
   Related: psychiatrist, psyche, psychosis — all begin with 'PSYCH-.' ✓
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 2 ' Psycology ' — missing 'h': ' Psyc -ology' instead of 'Psych-ology.' ✗
   Option 3 ' Psycholgy ' — missing 'o': 'Psychol- gy ' instead of 'Psychol-o- gy '; missing the 'o' before '- gy .' ✗
   Option 4

5. SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Spelling

   Spot the correct spelling of a term meaning 'study of the mind'.

   ASychologyBPsychologyCPsychollogyDPsycology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Psychology

   Correct Answer: Option 2 — Psychology
   'Psychology' is the correct spelling. It is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions.
   The word begins with the silent 'P' (from Greek 'psyche' = soul/min+ 'ology' (study of).
   Why others are wrong:
   Option 1 ( Sychology ): Drops the silent 'P' at the start.
   Option 3 ( Psychollogy ): Has a double 'l' — incorrect.
   Option 4 ( Psycology ): Missing the 'h' after 'c' — should be ' ch ' (psycho-).

6. SSC CPO 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   The study of the human mind

   AMicrobiologyBEpidemiologyCPsychologyDAnthropology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Psychology

   The one-word substitute for "the study of the human mind" is Psychology.
   Psychology: This is the correct answer. Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including perception, cognition, emotion, personality, social interactions, and more. Psychologists study both normal and abnormal behavior to understand and explain various aspects of the human mind.
   Microbiology: This is the study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. It is not related to the study of the human mind.
   Epidemiology: This is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the

Examples

• “She is studying psychology to become a counselor.”

psychology – questions

What is the meaning of psychology in Hindi?

psychology means “मनोविज्ञान” in Hindi. In English: The scientific study of the human mind and behavior.

What are the synonyms of psychology?

Synonyms of psychology: behavioral science, mental science.

Has psychology been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – psychology has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 HSL.

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