SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CHSL - 09 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q12

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Your views related to morality are outdated and puritanical.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Permissive.

Given word: Puritanical
Meaning: Practicing or enforcing strict moral or religious behavior
Example: His puritanical attitude made him disapprove of even harmless fun.

Antonym: Permissive
Meaning: Allowing or characterized by great freedom of behavior
Example: Her permissive parenting style let the children stay up as late as they wanted.

Meaning of the other options:

Orthodox: Conventional or traditional
Prudish: Easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Blasphemous: Disrespectful towards religion

Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.