SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CGL - 21 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q20

Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word: Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained ______ in his beliefs.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. obstinate.

Context: The sentence describes someone who does not change their beliefs despite strong evidence.

Meaning of the words:

obstinatte / obsteinate / obbstinate: Incorrect spellings.
obstinate: Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.

Correct word: obstinate

Reason: Only “obstinate” is correctly spelled and fits the meaning required in the sentence.

Final Sentence: Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained obstinate in his beliefs.

Hence the chosen option is correct.