Directions : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives,…

Explanation:

"Probity" means the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; in other words, integrity or uprightness.

• Synonyms: honesty, integrity, uprightness.

• Opposites: dishonor, deceit, corruption.

Example: The public admired the official for his probity; he refused all bribes and always followed the rules.

Why the other choices are incorrect:

• Dishonor is the opposite of probity (it denotes loss of respect or shame).

• Partiality means bias or favoritism, which does not describe moral uprightness.

• Deceit means dishonesty or trickery, which contradicts the honesty implied by probity.