SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 178

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q178

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'The practice of helping the poor and needy, especially by donating money'

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The phrase:

“The practice of helping the poor and needy, especially by donating money”

refers to philanthropy

Why others are incorrect:

Misogyny (hatred towards women)

Sympathy (feeling compassion, not action)

Misanthrope (person who dislikes humanity)

Hindi meaning:

Philanthropy = परोपकार / दानशीलता