SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 49

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • English • Q49

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I always believe that ________ is the best policy.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The sentence is a well-known proverb:
'Honesty is the best policy.'

Honesty means being truthful and sincere — a quality widely valued in personal and professional life. 

The phrase emphasizes that being truthful leads to better outcomes in the long run.

Let’s check the other options:

Sanctity – means holiness or sacredness. While it's a positive word, it does not fit the well-known expression. 

Immorality – means unethical or wrong behavior, which is clearly not a desirable policy. 

Complexity – refers to something complicated or intricate. It doesn’t make sense in this sentence.