Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) · SSC CGL 2023 T-1
orphan in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) One Word Substitution
From the given alternatives, select the one-word substitution of the following: A child whose parents are dead.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Orphan
Meaning: orphan = a child whose parents are dead *(अनाथ)*.
*The orphan was raised by her grandmother.*
Why the others are wrong.
#B Vulcan = the Roman god of fire and metalworking *(रोमन अग्नि-देवता)*; hence *volcano*.
#B Tycoon = a wealthy, powerful businessperson *(उद्योगपति, धनकुबेर)*.
#B Denigrade — not a standard English word; it mixes *denigrate* = to criticise unfairly, to belittle *(बदनाम करना, निंदा करना)* and *degrade* = to lower in dignity *(अपमानित करना)*.
Answer: Orphan
*Orphanage = a home for orphans (अनाथालय).* - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Child bereaved of one or both the parentsAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Orphan
Answer: Orphan
Solution:
• A child bereaved of one or both parents is called an orphan (अनाथ).
• Option analysis:
• Destitute – extremely poor (निर्धन)
• ✅ Orphan – correct meaning
• Lout – an uncouth person (असभ्य व्यक्ति)
• Desolate – deserted or lonely (उजाड़)
✅ Therefore, the correct answer is: Orphan.
orphan – questions
Has orphan been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – orphan has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC CGL 2023 T-1.