SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 163

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q163

Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

An official pardon for offenders

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Amnesty: A general pardon granted by a government to a large group of people, typically for political offenses, before they are convicted.

Reprieve: A temporary delay or cancellation of a punishment, especially a death sentence.

Absolution: A formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment, often used in a religious context (forgiveness of sins).

Clemency: An umbrella term for leniency or mercy shown by a person in power toward an offender, which can include reducing a sentence or granting a pardon.