stone's throw meaning in Hindi

stone's throw in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
   Rina’s house is at a stone’s throw from the school.

   AA very long distanceBNot very close toCA very short distanceDNext to
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) A very short distance

   Answer: 3
   Solution: The idiom "at a stone’s throw" means a very short distance or very close to something (बहुत नजदीक).
   Option 1 – A very long distance ❌: opposite meaning.
   Option 2 – Not very close to ❌: opposite meaning.
   Option 4 – Next to ❌: similar meaning but "at a stone’s throw" specifically implies a short distance, not necessarily immediately adjacent.
   Therefore, the correct meaning is: A very short distance.

2. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Stone’s throw

   ALarge hurdleBDifficult problemCHurt slightlyDShort distance
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Short distance

   Explanation:
   Idiom: Stone’s throw
   • Meaning: A very short distance away (बहुत छोटी दूरी)
   • If something is a stone’s throw away, it means it is very near or close by.
   ✅ Example:
   • The school is just a stone’s throw from my house.
   ❌ Why other options are incorrect:
   • Large hurdle – ❌ Unrelated
   • Difficult problem – ❌ Doesn't match the idiom's meaning
   • Hurt slightly – ❌ Incorrect and irrelevant
   ✔️ Final Answer: Short distance ✅

stone's throw – questions

Has stone's throw been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – stone's throw has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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