Give a single word that substitutes for the following expression

Giving undue favours to ones own kith and kin

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "nepotism" refers to the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. (भाई-भतीजावाद)
  • Example: The company's hiring of the CEO's unqualified nephew was a clear case of nepotism.
• "Kinship" refers to blood relationship or a sharing of characteristics or origins. (रिश्तेदारी)
  • Example: They felt a strong kinship with the other survivors of the disaster.
• Hence, we can infer that the correct word for giving undue favors to one's own kith and kin is 'nepotism'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Kinship (रिश्तेदारी): Blood relationship or a sharing of characteristics or origins.
  • Example: They felt a strong kinship with the other survivors of the disaster.
• Corruption (भ्रष्टाचार): Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
  • Example: The politician was convicted of corruption and sentenced to prison.
• Worldliness (सांसारिकता): The quality of being experienced and sophisticated in the ways of the world.
  • Example: His worldliness was evident in his knowledge of different cultures and languages.