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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Fallacy

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SSC CGL 2017 (Tier 1) Previous Year Paper (16-Aug-2017) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Bias

A fallacy is a mistaken belief or unsound argument, often arising from prejudiced or distorted reasoning. Among the options, Bias — a prejudice that produces flawed judgement — is closest in meaning. "Conformity" means following norms, "Surety" means certainty, and "Evidence" means supporting proof — all unrelated to faulty reasoning.

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