red tape meaning in Hindi

red tape in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
   "Too much official formality."

   ABureaucracyBEtiquetteCRed tapeDDiscipline
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Red tape

   'Red tape' means excessive official formality and rigid adherence to rules that delays work.
   'Bureaucracy' is the system of government administration itself, not specifically its excessive formality. 'Etiquette' means polite social behaviour. 'Discipline' means orderly conduct or training.

2. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Red tape

   AOfficial rules and bureaucracy that make it difficult to do somethingBHave a negative amount in your bank balanceCCatch someone at the moment they are doing something wrongDSomething unimportant that takes attention away from the main subject
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Official rules and bureaucracy that make it difficult to do something

   Answer: Official rules and bureaucracy that make it difficult to do something
   Explanation:
   The idiom red tape refers to excessive or rigid official procedures, rules, or paperwork that cause delay or make tasks unnecessarily complicated (ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा सरकारी औपचारिकताएं या झंझट).
   • Originally from the red ribbons used to tie official documents in the past.
   • Commonly used when government processes slow things down.
   Example:
   The project was delayed due to all the red tape involved in getting approvals.

Examples

• “The project was delayed due to red tape in the department.”

red tape – questions

What is the meaning of red tape in Hindi?

red tape means “अत्यधिक सरकारी नियम-कानून जो काम में देरी करते हैं” in Hindi. In English: Excessive bureaucracy or official rules that delay action

What are the synonyms of red tape?

Synonyms of red tape: bureaucracy, officialdom, formalities.

What is the opposite of red tape?

Antonyms of red tape: efficiency, simplicity.

Has red tape been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – red tape has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2022 T-1.

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