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English · Q430

One Word Substitution

Competitive Exams · English · question 430

Q430

The act of violating the sanctity of church

A.
Heresy
B.
Desecration
C.
Sacrilege
Answer
D.
Blasphemy

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
One word substitute is Sacrilege.

Heresy: belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.
Desecration: the action of desecrating something.
Sacrilege: violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Blasphemy: the action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.