Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1
falsehood in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
Being a practiced liar, it was totally normal for him to utter a complete and blatant lie.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) whooper
Answer: falsehood
Solution:
• The phrase “complete and blatant lie” means a false statement or untruth.
• The correct one-word substitute is falsehood (झूठ / असत्य). ✅
• Option meanings:
• Whooper – informal for a big lie, but less formal (झूठा कथन) ❌
• Falsehood – a lie or untrue statement (झूठ) ✅
• Blasphemy – disrespect towards something sacred (धर्म की अवमानना) ❌
• Perjury – lying under oath in court (शपथ के तहत झूठ) ❌ - SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
PerjuryAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Falsehood
Explanation:
Word: Perjury
Meaning: The act of lying under oath; deliberately giving false testimony in a court of law (क़ानूनी शपथ लेकर झूठ बोलना)
🔁 Synonym:
• Falsehood (झूठ) — telling a lie or untrue statement, especially under oath.
❌ Incorrect Options:
• Penury – ❌ means extreme poverty (अत्यधिक गरीबी)
• Melancholy – ❌ means deep sadness (उदासी)
• Frankness – ❌ means openness or honesty (स्पष्टवादिता) — this is actually an antonym
✅ Final Answer: Falsehood (झूठ)
falsehood – questions
Has falsehood been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – falsehood has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.