Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2020 T-1
tyranny in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Tyrany must be dead to attain harmony, tranquillity, and serenity.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) tyrany
Answer: tyrany
Explanation:
• harmony – agreement or concord (सामंजस्य)
• serenity – calmness or peacefulness (शांति)
• tranquillity – stillness or calm (स्थिरता)
• tyrany should be tyranny (तानाशाही) with double “r.” It’s the only misspelt word. - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
TyrannyAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Autocracy
Answer: Autocracy
Explanation:
Tyranny means oppressive or unjust rule (निरंकुश शासन). Autocracy similarly refers to absolute power vested in one person (एकाधिकार शासन), making it the closest synonym.
Other options don’t match:
• Compassion – sympathy or concern for others (दया)
• Social – relating to society or community (सामाजिक)
• Discordance – lack of harmony or agreement (असामंजस्य) - SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Tyrany
Answer: Tyrany
Explanation:
The correct spelling is “Tyranny” (तानाशाही).
• Monarchy – correctly spelled (राजतंत्र)
• Aristocracy – correctly spelled (सामंतशाही)
• Tyrany – incorrect spelling
• Anarchy – correctly spelled (अराजकता)
Hence, “Tyrany” is the incorrectly spelled word.
tyranny – questions
Has tyranny been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – tyranny has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1.