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1. What is the official Hindi term for 'Acknowledgement'?
Answer: All three terms are used for 'Acknowledgement'. 'पावती' is used for a receipt, 'स्वीकृति' for acceptance, and 'अभिस्वीकृति' is a formal acknowledgement. In official contexts, all can be appropriate depending on the specific meaning.
2. What is the correct English term for 'अधिसूचना'?
Answer: 'अधिसूचना' refers to an official public announcement or formal notice issued by an authority. The precise English term is 'Notification'.
3. Choose the correct Hindi equivalent for 'Ad-hoc'.
Answer: The Latin term 'Ad-hoc' means 'for this specific purpose'. The official Hindi translation is 'तदर्थ', as in 'Ad-hoc Committee' (तदर्थ समिति).
4. What is the English term for 'राजपत्र'?
Answer: A 'राजपत्र' is an official journal of the government that contains public and legal notices. The correct English term for it is 'Gazette'.
5. The term 'Affidavit' is translated into Hindi as:
Answer: An 'Affidavit' is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court. The correct Hindi term is 'शपथ-पत्र'.
6. The Hindi term 'कार्यपालिका' stands for which branch of government?
Answer: 'कार्यपालिका' refers to the branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws. In English, this is known as the 'Executive'.
7. What is the official Hindi term for 'Jurisdiction'?
Answer: 'Jurisdiction' is the official power to make legal decisions and judgments within a specific geographical area or over certain matters. The precise Hindi term is 'क्षेत्राधिकार'.
8. What is the English equivalent of 'विधेयक'?
Answer: A 'विधेयक' is a draft of a proposed law presented to a legislature for discussion. It only becomes an 'Act' after being passed. Therefore, the correct term is 'Bill'.
9. The term 'Memorandum' is officially translated as:
Answer: A 'Memorandum' (often called a memo) is a written message, especially in business or government. The standard Hindi translation is 'ज्ञापन'.
10. The Hindi term 'न्यायपालिका' translates to:
Answer: 'न्यायपालिका' refers to the system of courts that interprets and applies the law; the judicial branch of a government. It is called 'The Judiciary' in English.
11. What is the Hindi term for 'Sanction'?
Answer: 'Sanction' in an official context means to give official permission or approval for an action, expenditure, etc. The correct Hindi terms are 'मंजूरी' or the more formal 'संस्वीकृति'.
12. What is the English term for 'मानदेय'?
Answer: 'मानदेय' is a payment given for services for which fees are not legally or traditionally required, offered as a gesture of respect. This is known as an 'Honorarium'.
13. Choose the correct Hindi term for 'Corrigendum'.
Answer: A 'Corrigendum' is a notice of a correction in a printed document. The official Hindi term for this is 'शुद्धि-पत्र'.
14. The term 'अध्यादेश' is known in English as:
Answer: An 'अध्यादेश' is a law promulgated by the head of state (President/Governor) when the legislature is not in session. The correct English term is 'Ordinance'.
15. What is the Hindi equivalent for 'Deputation'?
Answer: 'Deputation' refers to the temporary assignment of an employee from their parent organization to another. The correct Hindi term is 'प्रतिनियुक्ति'.
16. What does 'पारदर्शिता' mean in English?
Answer: 'पारदर्शिता' refers to the quality of being open, honest, and easy to understand, particularly in official dealings. The English word is 'Transparency'.
17. The term 'Ex-officio' translates into Hindi as:
Answer: 'Ex-officio' describes a position someone holds by virtue of holding another office. The correct Hindi term is 'पदेन'.
18. The Hindi term 'राजकोषीय घाटा' means:
Answer: 'राजकोषीय घाटा' is the difference between the government's total expenditure and its total receipts (excluding borrowing). The correct economic term in English is 'Fiscal Deficit'.
19. What is the official Hindi term for 'Agenda'?
Answer: In the context of a meeting, an 'Agenda' is the list of items to be discussed. The official Hindi term is 'कार्यसूची'.
20. What is the English translation of 'आचार संहिता'?
Answer: 'आचार संहिता' is a set of rules outlining the responsibilities of, or proper practices for, an individual, party, or organization. This is most commonly known as a 'Code of Conduct'.