Direction: Select the most appropriate spelling that can correctly substitute the misspelt underlined segment in the given sentence.

His part in the affair was quite open and abboard.

Question

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 30 Jan 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "above board."

Key Points

"Above board" means honest and open, without any hidden motives or deception. (ईमानदार और खुला, बिना किसी छुपे मकसद या धोखे के)
- Example: We felt the judging was all above board and fair.
The misspelt word "abboard" is not a correct English word.
The correct answer is Option 3.

Correct sentence: His part in the affair was quite open and above board.

Additional Information

Option 1, "abroad," means in or to another country or countries. (विदेश में; विदेश को)
Option 2, "board," means to get on a plane, ship, bus, etc. (विमान, जहाज़, बस आदि में सवार होना)
Option 4, "broad," refers wide. (चौड़ा)