up in arms meaning in Hindi

up in arms in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Up in arms

   AStanding tallBDoing exerciseCReady to fightDUnable to do something
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Ready to fight

   Answer: c) Ready to fight
   Explanation:
   The idiom “up in arms” means being very angry and ready to protest or fight, especially in opposition to something (किसी बात को लेकर बेहद नाराज़ और विरोध के लिए तैयार होना).
   Example:
   The villagers were up in arms against the new tax policy.
   Meanings of other options:
   • Standing tall – standing confidently (आत्मविश्वास से खड़ा होना) → ❌ unrelated
   • Doing exercise – physical workout (व्यायाम करना) → ❌ incorrect
   • Unable to do something – lacking ability (कुछ न कर पाना) → ❌ unrelated
   Only “Ready to fight” correctly captures the meaning of “up in arms.”

Examples

• “Citizens were up in arms over the new tax policy.”

up in arms – questions

What is the meaning of up in arms in Hindi?

up in arms means “विरोध में उठ खड़ा होना” in Hindi. In English: Very angry and ready to protest or fight

What are the synonyms of up in arms?

Synonyms of up in arms: outraged, furious, protesting.

What is the opposite of up in arms?

Antonyms of up in arms: calm, content, accepting.

Has up in arms been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – up in arms has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1, SSC CHSL 2019 T-1.

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