SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 145

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q145

Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence. One who abandons one's religious faith or principles 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Apostate: A person who renounces or abandons a religious or political belief or principle. This is the most accurate fit for the definition provided.

Heretic: Someone who holds opinions that are at odds with the established beliefs or customs of a particular religion, but has not necessarily abandoned the religion entirely.

Infidel: A historical or derogatory term for a person who does not believe in a particular religion (often used by those within a religion to describe those outside of it).

Pagan: A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions; often refers to polytheistic or indigenous traditions.