Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The killing of one’s sister

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This question was previously asked in

SSC Selection Post 2024 (Higher Secondary Level) Official Paper (Held On: 25 Jun, 2024 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Sororicide.

Key Points

The word "Sororicide" means the act of killing one’s sister. (बहन की हत्या)
- Example: The crime of sororicide shocked the entire community.
"Sororicide" is derived from the Latin words "soror" meaning sister and "cide" meaning killing. (बहन की हत्या)
- Example: He was accused of sororicide after the tragic incident.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Sororicide.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

Uxoricide (पत्नी की हत्या): The act of killing one’s wife.
- Example: The man was charged with uxoricide after the investigation.
Parricide (माता-पिता की हत्या): The act of killing one’s parents.
- Example: The heinous act of parricide left the family in ruins.
Regicide (राजा की हत्या): The act of killing a king.
- Example: The plot to commit regicide was uncovered just in time.