SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘IMMORAL’ from the given sentence.

The city of Hamburg and its surrounding region have generally decent health, with no pandemic illnesses having lately developed to any significant degree.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Decent.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Immoral: Immoral is an adjective that describes behavior or actions that are considered morally wrong or unethical. 
  • Decent: Decent is an adjective that describes behavior or actions that are considered appropriate, respectable, or conforming to accepted standards. 
  • Degree: Degree can have multiple meanings depending on the context. It can refer to an academic qualification awarded by a university or college upon the completion of a specific course of study. It can also refer to a unit of measurement for angles or temperature. Additionally, it can refer to the extent, level, or amount of something.
  • Illness: Illness refers to a state of poor health or the presence of a disease or medical condition in an individual.
  • Region: Region refers to a specific area or geographic location that is distinct from others based on certain characteristics or boundaries.

Thus, the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word is decent.