SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 3

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.

The moral values in this nation were at their nadir during the autocrat’s rule.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2, i.e., lowest point.

 

Synonym Concept: Choosing a word with the same or similar meaning

Meaning of the given word:
Nadir means the lowest point of something, often in terms of condition, quality, or morale.
Example morale was at its nadir after the defeat

Explanation:
The sentence talks about moral values being very low, which matches lowest point.

Incorrect options:
highest point opposite of nadir
equatorial unrelated
medial point means middle point

Conclusion: The correct synonym is lowest point.