apostate meaning in Hindi

apostate in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

   AAsceticBAtheistCApostateDAgnostic
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Apostate

   Here’s the explanation of the options:
   • Apostate: This term specifically refers to a person who renounces or abandons their religious, political, or philosophical beliefs or principles. It fits the description perfectly.
   • Ascetic: This refers to a person who leads a simple and self-disciplined life, often for religious or spiritual reasons. They may reject materialism, but not necessarily renounce their beliefs or principles.
   • Atheist: An atheist is someone who does not believe in the existence of God or gods. While this involves a belief system, it doesn’t cover renouncing other types of beliefs or principles.
   • Agnostic: An agnostic is someone who claims neither faith nor disbelief in t

2. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the one-word substitute for the below sentence.
   Daniel asked his professor, a person who abandons his religion called?

   AApostateBAgnosticCHereticDInfidel
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Apostate

   An 'Apostate' is a person who renounces or abandons a religious faith, political belief, or principle. 'Agnostic' = one who neither believes nor disbelieves in God; 'Heretic' = one who holds views contrary to orthodox doctrine; 'Infidel' = one who does not believe in religion. The correct answer is option 1: Apostate.

3. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitution for: ‘One who abandons his religious faith’.

   ARenegadeBAtheistCHereticDApostate
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Apostate

   ‘Apostate’ specifically refers to someone who renounces or abandons their religious faith.
   Renegade is broader (someone who deserts a cause); Atheist denies the existence of God; Heretic holds beliefs contrary to orthodox doctrine.

4. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the one word substitute for the below sentence.
   Farhan faced criticism from his community after being labeled for abandoning his faith and religious beliefs.

   ADevoteeBProphetCApostateDTheologian
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Apostate

   Meaning: apostate = a person who has abandoned his religion or principles *(धर्मत्यागी)*.
   The sentence says he was labelled for *abandoning his faith* — the exact definition.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • devotee = a strong believer or follower of a religion *(भक्त, श्रद्धालु)* — the very opposite of one who abandons it.
   • prophet = one who speaks for God, a religious teacher *(पैगंबर, नबी)*.
   • theologian = one who studies religion and God as a subject *(धर्मशास्त्री)*.
   Word help.
   abandon = to give up completely *(त्याग देना)*.
   *Apostasy is leaving a faith; heresy is holding a belief the faith rejects.*

5. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A person who abandons religion

   APriestBAtheistCApostateDEgotist
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Apostate

   Answer: Apostate
   Solution:
   • The phrase is: "A person who abandons religion".
   • The correct one-word substitute is "Apostate", which means someone who renounces or abandons their religious or political beliefs – धर्म या विश्वास छोड़ने वाला व्यक्ति.
   Other options:
   • Priest – a religious leader – धार्मिक पुजारी
   • Atheist – a person who does not believe in God – नास्तिक (not necessarily someone who abandons a religion)
   • Egotist – a self-centred person – घमंडी व्यक्ति
   Therefore, the correct answer is: Apostate.

Examples

• “He was branded an apostate after leaving the faith.”

apostate – questions

What is the meaning of apostate in Hindi?

apostate means “धर्मत्यागी” in Hindi. In English: A person who renounces a religious or political belief

What are the synonyms of apostate?

Synonyms of apostate: defector, renegade, deserter, traitor.

What is the opposite of apostate?

Antonyms of apostate: believer, loyalist.

Has apostate been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – apostate has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1.

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