SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 165

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q165

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Scrupulous

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The word “scrupulous” means:

very honest

having strong moral principles

careful about doing what is right

So its opposite (antonym) is:

immoral = lacking moral principles

Why others are incorrect:

Honest (similar meaning)

Conscientious (similar meaning)

Ethical (same meaning)

Hindi meaning:

Scrupulous = ईमानदार / नैतिक

Immoral = अनैतिक