SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 16

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Conviction

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Belief.

  • Conviction: A strong belief or opinion.
  • Approach: A way of dealing with something or a method of doing things.
  • Suspicion: A feeling that something is bad or wrong.
  • Doubt: A feeling of uncertainty or lack of belief.
  • Belief: A strong feeling that something is true, even without proof. It's having confidence in the truth or existence of something.
  • In this context, "conviction" refers to a strong belief, so "belief" is the most appropriate synonym.