SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q1

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Unnecessary suspicion and lack of trust against the others are caused by _________.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. prejudice.

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

  1. prejudice- to influence somebody so that he/she has an unreasonable or unfair opinion about somebody/something.
  2. contentment- a feeling of happy satisfaction.
  3. impartiality- equal treatment of all rivals or disputants; fairness.
  4. empathy- the ability to imagine how another person is feeling and so understand his/her mood.

Meaningfully the chosen option will suit the given options.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.