Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
uncharted waters in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following idioms given in the alternatives has the meaning?
A new and unfamiliar situation that a person or organization has no experience with, potentially involving unknown or dangerous aspects.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Uncharted waters
Correct Answer: Option 2 — Uncharted waters
"Uncharted waters" refers to a new, unfamiliar, or unexplored situation — one that a person or organization has no prior experience with, often involving unknown risks or dangers. The phrase comes from navigation, where uncharted waters are areas not shown on any map.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 — "Back waters": refers to a remote, stagnant, or overlooked place; does not convey a new or unfamiliar situation.
Option 3 — "Plow water": not a standard English idiom.
Option 4 — "Charted waters": the direct opposite — charted waters are familiar, mapped, and known territory.
uncharted waters – questions
Has uncharted waters been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – uncharted waters has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.