Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
In industries, it is very common to observe that people show undue favour to one’s own relative during the hiring process.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Nepotism.
Correct word: Nepotism
Meaning: The practice of giving unfair advantage to one's relatives, especially in job appointments.
Example: The CEO was criticized for practicing nepotism in promoting his son.
Meaning of the other words:
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Racism: Discrimination based on race.
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Liberalism: A political philosophy advocating individual freedoms.
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Communism: A political system where property is publicly owned.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct one-word substitution.