SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CGL - 05 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q15

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Mercy

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Clemency.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Mercy: Compassion, forgiveness, or leniency shown toward someone who is in one's power or who has committed a wrong.
  • Clemency: Leniency or mercy shown toward someone who has committed a crime or offense. It often involves reducing a sentence or punishment.
  • Legacy: Something that is handed down from a previous generation or period, often of cultural, social, or historical significance.
  • Clarity: The quality of being clear, transparent, or easy to understand. It can refer to the clarity of communication, thought, or perception.
  • Plurality: The state of being plural or consisting of multiple elements or parts. 

Thus, the most appropriate synonym for the given word is Clemency.