Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2020
loyalty in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given sentence.
As a punishment for his betrayal to his country, the spy who sold secrets was sent to prison.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (05-July Shift 3))Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Loyalty
Correct Answer: Loyalty
Explanation:
• Betrayal means being disloyal or breaking trust, especially by revealing secrets or acting against someone’s interest.
Now, let’s evaluate the options:
• Nasty – means unpleasant or mean; not related to betrayal.
• Loyalty – ✅ means faithfulness or devotion, especially to a person, group, or country; direct antonym of betrayal.
• Perilous – means dangerous; unrelated.
• Infidelity – means unfaithfulness (often in a relationship); similar in meaning to betrayal, not an antonym.
✅ Therefore, Loyalty is the most appropriate antonym for Betrayal.
loyalty – questions
Has loyalty been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – loyalty has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2020.