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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.
11. What is the Hindi term for 'Sanction'?
  • A. आदेश
  • D. अनुदान
  • C. अनुमति
  • B. मंजूरी / संस्वीकृति
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'?
  • C. Honorarium
  • B. Wages
  • D. Fee
  • A. Salary
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'.
  • C. आदेश-पत्र
  • B. सूचना-पत्र
  • A. शुद्धि-पत्र
  • D. संशोधन
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:
  • A. Order
  • B. Ordinance
  • D. Decree
  • C. Act
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'?
  • A. स्थानांतरण
  • C. नियुक्ति
  • D. प्रतिनियुक्ति
  • B. पदोन्नति
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?
  • B. Transition
  • A. Transaction
  • C. Transparency
  • D. Transformation
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:
  • C. प्रभारी
  • D. अतिरिक्त
  • A. भूतपूर्व
  • B. पदेन
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:
  • B. Budget Deficit
  • A. Revenue Deficit
  • D. Fiscal Deficit
  • C. Trade Deficit
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'?
  • D. विषय-सूची
  • B. कार्यक्रम
  • A. कार्यसूची
  • C. योजना
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'?
  • A. Moral Code
  • B. Code of Ethics
  • D. Rule Book
  • C. Code of Conduct
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'.