SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 157

SSC CPO - 9 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q157

Choose the most appropriate one-word substitution for the sentence below.
Despite preaching honesty and integrity, the politician was later caught in a major corruption scandal, revealing his ____.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

hypocrisy

Explanation:

The sentence shows a contrast:

The politician preaches honesty and integrity

But is later caught in corruption

This indicates hypocrisy = saying one thing but doing the opposite.

Other options:

Integrity = honesty (opposite situation)

Modesty = humility

Generosity = giving nature

Hindi Meaning:

Hypocrisy = पाखंड (कहना कुछ और करना कुछ और)