Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023
assassin in SSC previous-year questions
- 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 kills somebody, especially for political reasonsAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Assassin
Answer: (3) Assassin
Solution:
An assassin is a person who kills someone, especially a prominent or political figure, usually for ideological or monetary reasons (राजनीतिक या विचारधारात्मक कारणों से हत्या करने वाला व्यक्ति).
(1) Criminal – General term for any lawbreaker (अपराधी).
(2) Monster – Refers to a cruel or inhuman person (दानव / राक्षस).
(4) Hangman – A person who executes someone by hanging (फांसी देने वाला).
Word Meanings:
• Assassin – राजनीतिक हत्यारा
• Criminal – अपराधी
• Monster – राक्षस
• Hangman – जल्लाद - SSC MTS 2023 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Assasin
Answer: Option 4 – Assasin
Solution:
Let’s check the spelling and meaning of each word:
• Option 1 – Insurance
✅ Correct spelling.
Meaning: Financial protection against loss or damage (बीमा).
• Option 2 – Mischievous
✅ Correct spelling.
Meaning: Playfully troublesome or naughty (शरारती).
• Option 3 – Inexpressible
✅ Correct spelling.
Meaning: Too strong or overwhelming to be described in words (अवर्णनीय).
• Option 4 – Assasin
❌ Incorrect spelling – the correct spelling is Assassin (with double ‘s’ in the middle).
Meaning: A person who murders someone important, usually for political or ideological reasons (हत्यारा).
Only Option 4 has a spelling mistake.
assassin – questions
Has assassin been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – assassin has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2023.