SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 17

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Violation.

• In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

• BREACH means "an act that breaks an agreement, a law, etc.".
• For example:- Many people consider her decision to be a breach of trust.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

1. Restriction- something (sometimes a rule or law) that limits the number, amount, size, freedom, etc. of somebody/something.
2. Violation- the act of doing something that is not allowed by a law or rule.
3. Settlement- an official agreement that ends an argument; the act of reaching an agreement.
4. Restraint- the quality of behaving in a calm or controlled way.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.