Meaning: A duty or commitment to do something
Hindi: दायित्व
Synonyms: duty, responsibility, commitment, liability
Antonyms: freedom, choice
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1
obligation in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Oblegation
Answer: d) Oblegation
Explanation:
The correct spelling is "Obligation", not "Oblegation".
• Obligation = a duty or commitment (कर्तव्य या जिम्मेदारी)
• Overview, Opponent, and Ointment are all correctly spelt.
Only "Oblegation" is incorrectly spelt. - SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ObligationAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Duty
Correct Answer: Duty
Explanation:
Word: Obligation
Meaning: Something a person is morally or legally bound to do; a responsibility (कर्तव्य / जिम्मेदारी)
Duty – a moral or legal responsibility (कर्तव्य) ✅
Belief – trust or confidence in something (विश्वास / आस्था) ❌
Rule – a prescribed guide for conduct (नियम) ❌
Law – a system of rules enforced by institutions (कानून) ❌
So, the most appropriate synonym of Obligation is Duty (कर्तव्य).
Examples
- “He felt a strong obligation to help his family.”
obligation – questions
What is the meaning of obligation in Hindi?
obligation means “दायित्व” in Hindi. In English: A duty or commitment to do something
What are the synonyms of obligation?
Synonyms of obligation: duty, responsibility, commitment, liability.
What is the opposite of obligation?
Antonyms of obligation: freedom, choice.
Has obligation been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – obligation has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1.