Choose the suitable synonym of the word-
"NEPOTISM"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → favouritism
Nepotism means the unfair use of power to give jobs or favours to one's relatives or friends. Its synonym is favouritism.
Example: The minister was accused of nepotism for appointing his nephew as his secretary.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) favouritism (answer) | unfairly treating one person or group better than others (nepotism is favouritism shown to one's own people) | The players complained of favouritism in the selection of the team. |
| (2) inefficiency | failure to work well or without waste (nepotism may lead to it, but the words do not mean the same) | The project was delayed by the inefficiency of the contractor. |
| (3) carelessness | lack of attention or care (nepotism is a deliberate act, not a careless one) | The accident was caused by the driver's carelessness. |
| (4) corruption | dishonest conduct by people in power, such as taking bribes (nepotism is one kind of corruption, but corruption is the wider term) | The new law aims to root out corruption in government offices. |
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