embezzlement meaning in Hindi

embezzlement in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Embezzlement

   ADispositionBManagementCMisappropriationDConfusion
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Misappropriation

   The most appropriate synonym for "Embezzlement" is:
   Misappropriation
   Explanation:
   • Embezzlement refers to the act of wrongfully taking or misusing money or property entrusted to one's care, and "misappropriation" is a synonym that also refers to the wrongful or unauthorized use of funds or resources.
   • The other options do not match the meaning of embezzlement:
   • Disposition refers to the arrangement or placement of something.
   • Management involves handling or overseeing something, but not in the sense of wrongful taking.
   • Confusion refers to a lack of clarity or understanding, not financial wrongdoing.

2. 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 opposition demanded accountability, citing falsified data, embezzelement of funds, and corruption in high offices.

   A(a) accountabilityB(b) falsifiedC(c) embezzelementD(d) corruption
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) (c) embezzelement

   The correct answer is Option 3: embezzelement .
   ' Embezzelement ' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'embezzlement' — meaning the theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust. The misspelled version adds an extra 'e' after ' embezz '.
   Why the other options are correctly spelled:
   - accountability: correctly spelled; means the fact of being responsible for one's actions.
   - falsified: correctly spelled; means having been altered or made fraudulent.
   - corruption: correctly spelled; means dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power.

Examples

• “The accountant was jailed for embezzlement of company funds.”

embezzlement – questions

What is the meaning of embezzlement in Hindi?

embezzlement means “गबन / हेराफेरी” in Hindi. In English: Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust

What are the synonyms of embezzlement?

Synonyms of embezzlement: fraud, misappropriation, pilferage.

What is the opposite of embezzlement?

Antonyms of embezzlement: honesty.

Has embezzlement been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – embezzlement has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024.

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