government
/ˈɡʌvənmənt/noun
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सरकार, शासन
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[C, with singular or plural verb]
the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state
सरकार, शासन
- The government has announced a new scheme for farmers.
- the state government of Bihar
- The government has promised to build more schools in rural areas.
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- The central government and state governments share some responsibilities.
- Radhika wants to work for the government after her studies.
Synonyms administration regime the authorities
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the activity or the way of controlling a country or a state
शासन-प्रणाली, शासन करने का तरीका
- democratic government
- a return to civilian government
- Good government depends on honest officers.
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- The country has had stable government for many years.
- Radhika is studying local government for her political science paper.
Synonyms rule administration governance
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the government + singular / plural verb
In British English the verb after government can be singular or plural. In Indian exam papers, the singular verb is the safer choice.
ब्रिटिश अंग्रेज़ी में 'government' के बाद क्रिया singular या plural हो सकती है; भारतीय परीक्षाओं में singular क्रिया अधिक सुरक्षित मानी जाती है।
- The government has announced a new scheme.
- The government are divided on the bill.
the government of + country / state
Use of to name which government is meant, such as the Government of India.
कौन-सी सरकार है, यह बताने के लिए 'of' आता है, जैसे Government of India।
- The Government of India launched the programme.
government (uncountable, system)
Without the, government means a system or method of ruling, as in government by the people.
'The' के बिना 'government' का अर्थ शासन की प्रणाली या पद्धति है, जैसे government by the people।
- Democracy is government by the people.
government as a modifier
Before another noun, government works like an adjective: a government job, government policy. Use the singular form here.
दूसरी संज्ञा से पहले 'government' विशेषण की तरह काम करता है, जैसे government job; यहाँ singular रूप ही आता है।
- Radhika is preparing for a government job.
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adjective + government
centralstatelocalcoalitioncaretakerelected
- The state government opened new schools.
शासन के स्तर और स्वरूप बताने के लिए ये विशेषण आते हैं।
verb + government
form atopple aelect asupport thecriticise the
- The party failed to form a government.
government + noun
jobpolicyschemeofficialschoolspending
- The government scheme helps small farmers.
in / under / against + government
in governmentunder the governmentagainst the governmentthe head of government
- The leader has served in government for ten years.
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- The government has increased the minimum support price for wheat.
सरकार ने गेहूँ का न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य बढ़ा दिया है।
- Local government deals with water and roads.
स्थानीय शासन जल और सड़कों से संबंधित कार्य देखता है।
- The coalition government lasted only two years.
गठबंधन सरकार केवल दो वर्ष चली।
- Every citizen should know how the government works.
प्रत्येक नागरिक को जानना चाहिए कि सरकार कैसे काम करती है।
- The government has set up a committee to study the flood.
सरकार ने बाढ़ का अध्ययन करने के लिए एक समिति गठित की है।
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✗ The Government have taken decision.
✓ The government has taken a decision.
Use a lower-case g, a singular verb in exam answers, and the article a before decision.
उत्तर में lower-case g, singular क्रिया और decision से पहले article 'a' का प्रयोग करें।
✗ Govt. is responsible for the roads.
✓ The government is responsible for the roads.
Avoid abbreviations in formal writing, and use the before government.
औपचारिक लेखन में संक्षिप्त रूपों से बचें और 'government' से पहले 'the' लगाएँ।
✗ The governments of India is strong.
✓ The government of India is strong.
India has one central government, so the noun is singular here.
भारत की एक केंद्र सरकार है, इसलिए यहाँ संज्ञा singular रहती है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Government, administration and authority are related, but they name different things.
Government, administration और authority संबंधित हैं, पर अलग-अलग वस्तुओं के नाम हैं।
The group of people who rule a country or state.
वह समूह जो देश या राज्य पर शासन करता है।
- The government passed a law.
The work of running offices, or the officers who do it.
कार्यालयों को चलाने का कार्य, या उसे करने वाले अधिकारी।
- The district administration issued orders.
The power or official body to give orders.
आदेश देने की शक्ति या आधिकारिक निकाय।
- The airport authority closed the runway.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
administration regime the authorities rule governance
AaSpelling
gov·ern·ment
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government: singular or plural verb?
In British English a government can take a singular verb, when thought of as a single body ('The government has decided'), or a plural verb, when thought of as its members ('The government are divided'). In Indian official usage the singular is standard.
British English में government के साथ singular verb आ सकता है, जब उसे एक संस्था माना जाए ('The government has decided'), या plural verb, जब उसके सदस्यों की बात हो ('The government are divided')। भारतीय सरकारी प्रयोग में singular मानक है।
§Grammar and usage
Collective-noun agreement is an error-spotting item.
Collective noun का agreement error spotting में पूछा जाता है।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The three organs of government are the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
सरकार के तीन अंग legislature, executive और judiciary हैं।