Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 GL
compunction in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.
The hunter felt no compunction after killing the tiger.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) remorse
Answer: remorse
Explanation:
• The underlined word "compunction" means a feeling of guilt or moral hesitation about doing something wrong (पछतावा या अपराधबोध).
• ✅ The most appropriate synonym is "remorse", which also means deep regret or guilt for a wrong action (पछतावा).
Other options:
• ❌ Pressure – means force or stress (दबाव)
• ❌ Pleasure – means enjoyment (आनंद) — opposite in meaning
• ❌ Compulsion – means being forced to do something (मजबूरी), not related to guilt or regret
✅ Correct synonym: Remorse - IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Vocabulary
Select the correct conclusion based on the correct meaning of the word underlined in the following sentence.
Statement: Some people have no compunction in changing their jobs ever so often.
Conclusion:
(i) It is a noble feeling to have, after all, as your conscience is clear.
(ii) At the end of their productive life, they might find themselves neither here nor there: a rolling stone gathers no moss.
(iii) You have no one to care for or worry about: you are the master of yourself.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Only conclusion (ii)
Explanation:
The word compunction means a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad (पश्चाताप, अपराधबोध).
• (i) It is a noble feeling to have, after all, as your conscience is clear.
❌ This suggests compunction is noble or positive, but the statement says “have no compunction,” meaning “no guilt/remorse.”
• (ii) At the end of their productive life, they might find themselves neither here nor there: a rolling stone gathers no moss.
✅ This fits: people who change jobs without remorse may end up unstable (“no moss”).
• (iii) You have no one to care for or worry about: you are the master of yourself.
❌ This is unrelated to feeling or not feeling guilt.
compunction – questions
Has compunction been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – compunction has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 GL.