altruism meaning in Hindi

altruism in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) One Word Substitution

   Choose the one-word substitution for the underlined phrase in the sentence below.
   She made a donation out of selfless concern for others.

   AFastidiousBNefariousCAltruismDObsequious
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Altruism

   Meaning: altruism = selfless concern for the well-being of others *(परोपकारिता, परहितवाद)*.
   It is a noun, so it fits *out of* [blank]: *She made a donation out of altruism.*
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B fastidious = very fussy about details or cleanliness *(अत्यधिक नुक्ताचीं, बहुत सूक्ष्मदर्शी)* — and an adjective.
   #B nefarious = wicked, criminal *(दुष्ट, जघन्य)* — the opposite moral tone.
   #B obsequious = too eager to please, servile *(चाटुकार, जी-हुज़ूरी करने वाला)* — flattery for self-gain, not selflessness.
   
   Answer: Altruism
   
   *Altruism comes from Latin alter, "the other" — living for the other person.*

2. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Spelling

   Select the option that correctly completes the quote with the correct spelling of the word.
   Quote:"True _______ consists of helping others without expecting anything in return."

   AalturismBaltrusimCaltruismDaltruisum
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) altruism

   Rule: the correct spelling is altruism — *al-tru-ism* — from Latin *alter*, "other", plus the noun ending -ism.
   altruism = selfless concern for the good of others *(परोपकार, निःस्वार्थता)*.
   *Example: Her altruism showed in the hours she gave to the shelter.*
   Apply it here.
   "True altruism consists of helping others without expecting anything in return."
   The definition in the quote is the word itself — help given with no return expected.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • alturism — the r and u are swapped *(अक्षर उलटे)*; the root is *altru-*, not *altur-*.
   • altrusim — the i and s are swapped *(अक्षर उलटे)*; the ending is always -ism.
   • altruisum — an extra u *(अतिरिक्त अक्षर)*; *-ism* never takes a

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altruism – questions

What is the meaning of altruism in Hindi?

altruism means “परोपकार, निःस्वार्थता” in Hindi. In English: selfless concern for the well-being of others

What are the synonyms of altruism?

Synonyms of altruism: selflessness, generosity, philanthropy, benevolence.

What is the opposite of altruism?

Antonyms of altruism: selfishness, egoism.

Has altruism been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – altruism has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.

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