patrimony
Asked in: SSC CPO 2025 T-1
patrimony in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution
What does the term property inherited from one's father or ancestors is called?
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Patrimony
The correct answer is: Patrimony
'Patrimony' refers to property or estate inherited from one's father or ancestors. It comes from the Latin word 'patrimonium' (from pater = father).
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 — Manuscript: A handwritten or typewritten document, especially an original version.
Option 3 — Forgery: The crime of making a false copy of something (document, signature, etc.).
Option 4 — Obsolete: Something that is outdated or no longer in use.
Correct answer: Option 1 — Patrimony
patrimony – questions
Has patrimony been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – patrimony has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1.