siesta meaning in Hindi

siesta in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A short rest or sleep taken after lunch

   ALeisureBSiestaCSlumberDDoze
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Siesta

   Answer: Siesta
   Solution:
   • The word "siesta" refers to a short rest or nap taken in the early afternoon, especially after lunch.
   • It is commonly practised in many warm countries as a way to rest during the hottest part of the day.
   Why the other options are incorrect:
   • Leisure – refers to free time, not specifically to resting or sleeping.
   • Slumber – means sleep in general, not specifically a short afternoon nap.
   • Doze – refers to light or brief sleep, but not necessarily after lunch.

siesta – questions

Has siesta been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – siesta has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2020 T-1.

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