Meaning: A statement that seems contradictory but may be true
Hindi: विरोधाभास
Synonyms: contradiction, anomaly, inconsistency
Antonyms: consistency, certainty
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC CGL 2025 T-1
paradox in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 One Word Substitution
Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"A statement that is seemingly self-contradictory but may be true ___."Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Paradox
Option 1 (Paradox) is correct as it specifically refers to a statement that contradicts itself but may still hold truth.
Option 2 (Allegory) is wrong because it refers to a story with a hidden meaning, usually moral or political.
Option 3 (Irony) is wrong as it is the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning.
Option 4 (Satire) is wrong because it is the use of humor or exaggeration to criticize. - SSC CGL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A statement that appears self-contradictory yet may be true'.
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Paradox
Paradox ✓ — a self-contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true.
Axiom = a self-evident truth.
Maxim = a short saying expressing a general truth.
Irony = saying the opposite of what is meant.
Examples
- “It's a paradox that the more you give, the more you gain.”
paradox – questions
What is the meaning of paradox in Hindi?
paradox means “विरोधाभास” in Hindi. In English: A statement that seems contradictory but may be true
What are the synonyms of paradox?
Synonyms of paradox: contradiction, anomaly, inconsistency.
What is the opposite of paradox?
Antonyms of paradox: consistency, certainty.
Has paradox been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – paradox has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2025 T-1.