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Question

Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

Killing of one's mother

This question was previously asked in
SSC Stenographer 2025 Question Paper (06-Aug-2025) Shift 2
The correct answer is
Matricide

Killing of Mother Explained

The question asks for the correct term to substitute the phrase "Killing of one's mother". We need to identify the specific word from the given options that defines this act.

Define Killing Terms

Let's look at the meaning of each term provided in the options:

  • Fratricide: This term refers to the act of killing one's own brother.
  • Patricide: This term refers to the act of killing one's own father.
  • Matricide: This term specifically refers to the act of killing one's own mother.
  • Homicide: This is a general term for the killing of one human being by another. It encompasses various types of killing, including murder and manslaughter, but is not specific to killing a parent.

Identifying the Correct Substitution

Comparing the definitions with the given sentence "Killing of one's mother", it is clear that Matricide is the precise word that substitutes this phrase.

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