परीक्षा
A formal test or examination used to evaluate a person's knowledge or proficiency in a particular subject. It is also used to describe a trial or a situation that tests someone's character or abilities.
Examples
3 of 5मेरी कल हिंदी की परीक्षा है।
I have a Hindi exam tomorrow.
वार्षिक परीक्षा अगले महीने से शुरू होगी।
The annual examination will begin next month.
कैसी रही तुम्हारी परीक्षा?
How was your exam?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize a 'Pari' (fairy) checking your 'Ksha' (class) notes. Pariksha is the moment of checking.
Quick Quiz
छात्र कल गणित की ______ देंगे।
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
मेरी कल हिंदी की परीक्षा है।
everydayI have a Hindi exam tomorrow.
वार्षिक परीक्षा अगले महीने से शुरू होगी।
formalThe annual examination will begin next month.
कैसी रही तुम्हारी परीक्षा?
informalHow was your exam?
छात्रों को परीक्षा केंद्र पर समय से पहुँचना चाहिए।
academicStudents must reach the examination center on time.
उत्पाद की गुणवत्ता की परीक्षा की गई।
businessThe testing of the product's quality was conducted.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
अग्नि परीक्षा
a fire test / a very difficult ordeal
परीक्षा की घड़ी
the hour of testing
परीक्षा में बैठना
to appear for an exam
Often Confused With
Parikshan refers to technical testing or experimentation, while Pariksha is generally used for academic exams.
Usage Notes
The word is feminine. Use it with 'dena' when you are the student taking the test, which is often confusing for English speakers who 'take' exams.
Common Mistakes
English speakers often say 'pariksha lena' when they mean they are taking the exam. Remember: Students GIVE (dena) the exam in Hindi.
Memory Tip
Visualize a 'Pari' (fairy) checking your 'Ksha' (class) notes. Pariksha is the moment of checking.
Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit 'pari' (around) and 'iksha' (seeing/viewing).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In India, board examinations (class 10 and 12) are considered high-stakes life events with significant social and familial pressure.
Quick Quiz
छात्र कल गणित की ______ देंगे।
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Related Grammar Rules
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