Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The company was engaged in spurious trade practices.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 18 Jul 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Fraudulent

Key Points

Spurious means fake, false or not genuine. (नकली, झूठ या असली नहीं)
- For example: The website was full of spurious claims that couldn't be verified.
Marked option Fraudulent means deceitful or dishonest. (धोखेबाज या बेईमान)
- For example: He was arrested for his fraudulent activities in the stock market.
So, the synonym for the underlined word is "Fraudulent" as it conveys the same meaning as "Spurious".

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

Effective means producing the desired outcome or result. (वांछित परिणाम उत्पन्न करना)
Spacious means having ample space or being roomy. (पर्याप्त जगह होना या विशाल होना)
Trendy means fashionable or up-to-date. (फैशनेबल या अद्यतित)