SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CHSL - 09 July 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q7

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Hypocrisy

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Hypocrisy refers to a situation in which someone pretends to believe something that they do not really believe. Deceit is the correct synonym as it means trying to make somebody believe something that is not true.

Other options mean:

Harm means damage or injury.

Sincerity refers to the quality or state of being sincere and honest.

Truth means what is true i.e. the facts.