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Glossary of Official and Technical Terms
1. What is the official Hindi term for 'Acknowledgement'?
  • B. स्वीकृति
  • D. All of the above
  • C. अभिस्वीकृति
  • A. पावती
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'?
  • A. Notice
  • B. Notification
  • C. Information
  • D. Circular
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'.
  • B. अतिरिक्त
  • D. विशेष
  • A. तदर्थ
  • C. अस्थायी
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'?
  • A. Government Paper
  • B. Official Letter
  • D. White Paper
  • C. Gazette
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:
  • B. प्रमाण-पत्र
  • A. शपथ-पत्र
  • C. घोषणा-पत्र
  • D. आज्ञा-पत्र
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?
  • C. Executive
  • B. Legislature
  • A. Judiciary
  • D. Administration
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'?
  • A. न्यायक्षेत्र
  • B. अधिकार
  • D. कानून
  • C. क्षेत्राधिकार
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'?
  • C. Regulation
  • B. Law
  • D. Bill
  • A. Act
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:
  • B. सूचना
  • D. संकल्प
  • C. परिपत्र
  • A. ज्ञापन
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:
  • B. The Executive
  • C. The Judiciary
  • A. The Legislature
  • D. The Parliament
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.