Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
orthodoxy in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Heresy
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Orthodoxy
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Orthodoxy"
"Heresy" = a belief or opinion that contradicts established religious doctrine or official teachings; any belief that deviates from what is generally accepted or officially sanctioned.
"Orthodoxy" = authorised or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice; strict adherence to established beliefs and conventional forms.
Heresy (deviation from established belief) ↔ Orthodoxy (adherence to established belief) — direct opposites ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'Unorthodoxy' = the state of not conforming to established beliefs. A SYNONYM of heresy, not an antonym.
Option 2 'Dogma' = a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as
orthodoxy – questions
Has orthodoxy been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – orthodoxy has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.