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blasphemy meaning in Hindi

nounAsked 7× in SSC · latest SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)One Word Substitution
blasphemy noun

Meaning: Disrespectful speech or act about sacred things

Hindi: ईशनिंदा

Synonyms: sacrilege, profanity, irreverence, impiety

Antonyms: reverence, piety

Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) · SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2024 T-2 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2019 T-2

blasphemy in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
    Speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious things.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Blasphemy

    Correct Answer: Blasphemy
    Explanation: Blasphemy refers to speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious things, often involving irreverence toward deities, religious figures, or beliefs.
    Other options:
    • Mystic: Refers to a person who seeks spiritual insight or has mystical experiences.
    • Theist: A person who believes in the existence of a god or gods.
    • Atheist: A person who does not believe in the existence of any god or deity

  2. SSC CGL 2024 T-2 One Word Substitution

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
    Speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious things
    (SSC CGL 2024 T-2 (20 Jan))

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) Blasphemy

    Explanation:
    The correct one-word substitute for "speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious things" is Blasphemy.
    Therefore, the correct answer is Blasphemy.
    The meaning of other options are:
    Bigamy: The act of marrying someone while already being married to another person.
    Biped: An organism that walks on two legs.
    Belligerent: Hostile and aggressive.
    Thus, Option 3 is the right answer.

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

    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    The act of showing disrespect towards sacred or holy things.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Blasphemy

    Meaning: blasphemy = speech or action showing disrespect for God or sacred things *(ईशनिंदा, धर्म-निंदा)*.
    The person is a blasphemer; the adjective is blasphemous.
    *He was accused of blasphemy for mocking the holy book.*

    Why the others are wrong.
    #B Atheism = the belief that God does not exist *(नास्तिकता)* — a belief, not an act of disrespect.
    #B Pantheism = the belief that God is present in everything in nature *(सर्वेश्वरवाद)*.
    #B Innuendo = an indirect, usually unkind hint *(व्यंग्यपूर्ण इशारा, कटाक्ष)*.

    Answer: Blasphemy

    *An atheist may simply not believe; a blasphemer insults what others hold sacred.*

  4. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 One Word Substitution

    Select the alternative that can be used as a one-word substitute for the highlighted group of words.
    The crowd accused the speaker of speaking disrespectfully about sacred things online.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Blasphemy

    Meaning: blasphemy = speech or writing that is irreverent towards God, religion or anything held sacred *(ईशनिंदा, धर्मनिंदा)*.
    The highlighted words carry two markers — speech, and a sacred subject. Put together, they define blasphemy exactly.
    Why the others are wrong.
    • Polygamy = the custom of having more than one husband or wife at the same time *(बहुविवाह)* — the root *-gamy* is marriage.
    • Autocracy = government by one person holding absolute power *(निरंकुश शासन, एकतंत्र)* — the root *-cracy* is rule.
    • Democracy = government by the people through their elected representatives *(लोकतंत्र)* — *demos* = people.
    Word help.
    disrespectfully = without reverence, rudely *(अनादरपूर्वक)*.
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  5. SSC CGL 2019 T-2 One Word Substitution

    Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given words.
    Profane talk

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) Blasphemy

    ✅ Correct Answer: Option A (Blasphemy)
    Type: One-Word Substitution
    Profane talk (disrespect towards God/sacred things) = blasphemy (ईश्वर-निंदा).
    Meanings
    • Origami – paper folding; Alchemy – medieval chemistry; Polygamy – having many spouses.

  6. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution

    Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
    Irreverent behaviour toward anything held sacred or concerning God.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Blasphemy

    Answer: Blasphemy
    Solution:
    • The phrase "Irreverent behaviour toward anything held sacred or concerning God" refers to Blasphemy.
    • Blasphemy means showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things – धार्मिक अपमान.
    Other options:
    • Pantheism – belief that God is identical with the universe – ईश्वर और ब्रह्मांड एक हैं
    • Theism – belief in the existence of God – ईश्वरवाद
    • Agnosticism – belief that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable – अग्नोस्टिकवाद
    Therefore, the correct one-word substitution is Blasphemy.

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blasphemy – questions

What is the meaning of blasphemy in Hindi?

blasphemy means “ईशनिंदा” in Hindi. In English: Disrespectful speech or act about sacred things

What are the synonyms of blasphemy?

Synonyms of blasphemy: sacrilege, profanity, irreverence, impiety.

What is the opposite of blasphemy?

Antonyms of blasphemy: reverence, piety.

Has blasphemy been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – blasphemy has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-2, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.

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