2025 · Q28
In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Truism, Altruism
- 1That one has to reap what one sows is a **truism**.
- 2The **altruism** uttered by the seer covered the higher levels of spiritual knowledge. In which of the sentences given above has/have the words been used correctly?
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Sentence 1 correctly uses 'truism' for a self-evident truth like 'reap what one sows'. Sentence 2 misuses 'altruism', which means selfless concern for others — it is not something a seer 'utters' as spiritual teaching. Only sentence 1 is correct.