Meaning: Unjust treatment based on category such as race or gender.
Hindi: भेदभाव
Synonyms: bias, prejudice, inequity
Antonyms: equality, fairness
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
discrimination in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Injustice
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (08-July Shift 1))Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Discrimination
Correct Answer: Discrimination
Explanation:
Let’s understand the meaning of each option:
• Injustice – Lack of fairness or justice.
• Discrimination – Unjust or prejudicial treatment, especially on grounds such as race, age, or gender. ✅ (Synonym of Injustice)
• Equality – The state of being equal, especially in rights and status. ❌ (Antonym)
• Demand – An insistent request. ❌ (Unrelated)
• Complacency – A feeling of smug satisfaction. ❌ (Unrelated)
Hence, Discrimination is the most appropriate synonym of Injustice. - SSC MTS 2025 Spelling
There are four underlined words in the sentence given below. One of them is misspelt. Choose the option with the misspelt word.
"The court directed the authorities to ensure equitable distribution of resources and prevent any form of discremination against the marginalised."Answer & explanation
Answer: C) discremination
" discremination " is the misspelt word. The correct spelling is "discrimination" — the unjust treatment of different categories of people.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - equitable: correctly spelt (fair and impartial).
Option 2 - resources: correctly spelt.
Option 4 - marginalised : correctly spelt.
Examples
- “The company was sued for racial discrimination.”
discrimination – questions
What is the meaning of discrimination in Hindi?
discrimination means “भेदभाव” in Hindi. In English: Unjust treatment based on category such as race or gender.
What are the synonyms of discrimination?
Synonyms of discrimination: bias, prejudice, inequity.
What is the opposite of discrimination?
Antonyms of discrimination: equality, fairness.
Has discrimination been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – discrimination has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.