Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1
conspiracy in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Spelling
One of the four words in bold in the given sentence is incorrectly spelt. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
The detectives uncovered a conspirasy to overthrow the government.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) conspirasy
Answer: conspirasy
Explanation:
The word "conspirasy" is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is "conspiracy", which means a secret plan by a group to do something harmful or illegal – साज़िश / षड्यंत्र।
Let’s review the other words:
• uncovered – correct spelling
• detectives – correct spelling
• overthrow – correct spelling
Correct sentence:
The detectives uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government. - SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The military operation was part of a conspiracy against national security.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Plot
Answer: Plot
Explanation:
The underlined word "conspiracy" means a secret plan by a group to do something harmful or unlawful, especially against a government or authority – षड्यंत्र या साजिश.
Let’s look at the options:
• Motivation – reason for doing something – प्रेरणा → ❌ Not related
• Enthusiasm – strong excitement or interest – उत्साह → ❌ Incorrect
• Plot – a secret plan, often harmful – साजिश → ✅ Correct meaning
• Willfulness – stubbornness or deliberate intention – ज़िद या जानी-बूझी इच्छा → ❌ Not a synonym
So, the most appropriate meaning of "conspiracy" is plot – साजिश. - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Conspirasy
Answer: b) Conspirasy
Solution:
• The correct spelling is conspiracy.
• All other words — configuration, constitution, and consultancy — are correctly spelled.
conspiracy – a secret plan by a group – साजिश
configuration – arrangement or setup – संरचना
constitution – system of laws – संविधान
consultancy – providing expert advice – सलाहकार सेवा - 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 secret plan, made to do something (usually wrong)Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Conspiracy
Answer: Conspiracy
Solution:
• The phrase: "A secret plan, made to do something (usually wrong)" is best described by the word conspiracy.
• Conspiracy means a secret agreement or plan between people to commit an unlawful or harmful act (षड्यंत्र).
• Other options:
• Planning – general term, not necessarily secret or wrong (योजना बनाना)
• Strategy – a plan of action to achieve a goal, often in war or business (रणनीति) – not always secret or wrong
• Conditioning – a psychological process (अनुकूलन) – unrelated
• ✅ Therefore, the correct one-word substitute is Conspiracy.
conspiracy – questions
Has conspiracy been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – conspiracy has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1.