Meaning: Relating to or believing in a religion.
Hindi: धार्मिक
Synonyms: devout, pious, spiritual
Antonyms: irreligious, secular
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
religious in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Spelling
There is a spelling error in the given sentence. Select the option that contains the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
The precious bookshelf was carefully decorated with religiuos books.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (01-July Shift 4))Answer & explanation
Answer: A) religiuos
The incorrectly spelled word in the sentence is "religiuos."
The correct spelling is "religious."
Explanation:
• "Religious" refers to anything related to religion, and the correct spelling requires only one "i" after the "g."
The other words are correctly spelled:
• "Precious" means something valuable or cherished.
• "Carefully" refers to doing something with attention or caution.
• "Decorated" means to add ornaments or make something look attractive.
Thus, the correct answer is "religiuos." - SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) Spelling
Select the wrongly spelt word out of the four alternatives.
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Religeous
Rule: adjectives formed from a noun ending in -ion take -ious: religion → religious, ambition → ambitious, suspicion → suspicious.
So the correct form is r-e-l-i-g-i-o-u-s = devoted to religion *(धार्मिक)*.
*Religeous* wrongly writes e for i before *-ous*.
Why the others are fine.
#B Excellence = the quality of being outstanding *(उत्कृष्टता, श्रेष्ठता)* — double l, ending -ence.
#B Traitor = one who betrays his country or friends *(देशद्रोही, गद्दार)* — *-ai-* then *-tor*.
#B Conscience = the inner sense of right and wrong *(अंतरात्मा, विवेक)* — *con* + science.
Answer: Religeous (correct: religious)
*Keep the i of religion: relig-i-ous.*
Examples
- “She is a deeply religious woman.”
religious – questions
What is the meaning of religious in Hindi?
religious means “धार्मिक” in Hindi. In English: Relating to or believing in a religion.
What are the synonyms of religious?
Synonyms of religious: devout, pious, spiritual.
What is the opposite of religious?
Antonyms of religious: irreligious, secular.
Has religious been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – religious has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.