Meaning: The practice of helping others through charitable donations
Hindi: परोपकार, दानशीलता
Synonyms: charity, generosity, benevolence, altruism
Antonyms: selfishness, misanthropy
Asked in: SSC CPO 2025 T-1 · SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1
philanthropy in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'The practice of helping the poor and needy, especially by donating money'.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Philanthropy
Correct Answer: Option 1 — Philanthropy
Philanthropy means the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. It specifically refers to helping the poor and needy.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 (Misogyny): Means hatred or prejudice against women — unrelated.
Option 3 (Sympathy): Means feeling of pity/concern — not the same as actively helping through donation.
Option 4 (Misanthrope): Means a person who dislikes people in general — the opposite of philanthropy. - SSC Steno 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined words.
It was his love and goodwill to humanity that was recognised by the state government.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) philanthropy
The option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined words is: Philanthropy
Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money, resources, or effort to charitable causes.
Humanism: A system of thought or action that emphasizes human interests, values, and dignity, often emphasizing reason, ethics, and social justice.
Affection: A gentle and tender feeling of fondness or love towards someone or something.
Misanthropy: A general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind; a pessimistic view of human nature.
Examples
- “His philanthropy helped build many schools for the poor.”
philanthropy – questions
What is the meaning of philanthropy in Hindi?
philanthropy means “परोपकार, दानशीलता” in Hindi. In English: The practice of helping others through charitable donations
What are the synonyms of philanthropy?
Synonyms of philanthropy: charity, generosity, benevolence, altruism.
What is the opposite of philanthropy?
Antonyms of philanthropy: selfishness, misanthropy.
Has philanthropy been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – philanthropy has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.