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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CHSL - 16 April 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q13

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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

SPURIOUS

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct asnwer is option 1 i.e. genuine.

The meanings of the given words are:

  • Spurious: Not genuine or authentic; false or fake.
  • Genuine: Authentic and true; not fake or imitation.
  • Counterfeit: Imitation or fake, usually intended to deceive and replicate the appearance of something genuine.
  • Artificial: Made by human skill or intervention; not natural.
  • Phony: Not genuine; fake or fraudulent, often used to describe something that pretends to be real but is not.

Thus, the most appropriate antonym for the given word is genuine.