Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
university of life in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following idioms given in the alternatives has the meaning?
The informal education one receives by learning from one's experiences, both good and bad, rather than from a formal educational institution.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) (c) The university of life
The correct answer is Option 3: The university of life.
The phrase 'the university of life' refers to the practical wisdom and education gained through real-life experiences, struggles, and hardships — as opposed to formal academic education. It is a well-known English idiom.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Walk of life: refers to a person's occupation or position in society (e.g., 'people from all walks of life'), not informal education.
- A lease of life: means a new chance at life or renewed energy, not education through experience.
- Elixir of life: refers to a mythical substance that grants immortality; unrelated to education.
university of life – questions
Has university of life been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – university of life has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.