One Word Substitution Part – 2

Total Questions: 50

11. He studies the subject known as the scientific study of insects. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Entomology
(b) Alchemy
(c) Biology
(d) Etymology

Correct Answer: (a) Entomology

Solution:Entomology - the scientific study of insects.

Alchemy - an ancient branch of natural philosophy, concerned primarily with the goal of converting an ordinary metal into gold.

Biology - the scientific study of living organisms.

Etymology - the study of the origin of words.

12. Iraq was governed by autocracy when Saddam Hussain was the President. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) one man with absolute power
(b) the King and his heir
(c) the wealthy class
(d) the common people

Correct Answer: (a) one man with absolute power

Solution:Autocracy - a system of government by one man with absolute power.

13. To go away suddenly and secretly in order to escape from somewhere [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Abscond
(b) Vanish
(c) Excavate
(d) Extradite

Correct Answer: (a) Abscond

Solution:Abscond - to go away suddenly and secretly in order to escape from somewhere.

Vanish - to disappear completely.

Excavate - to dig up or remove something from the ground.

Extradite - to hand over an accused person to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed.

14. Many people fought to put an end to slavery during the civil war. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) abolish
(b) absorb
(c) abide
(d) abduct

Correct Answer: (a) abolish

Solution:abolish - to put an end to.

Absorb - to take in liquid or gas.

Abide - to obey or follow a rule or law.

Abduct - to kidnap someone.

15. Study of sound and sound waves [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Botany
(b) Physics
(c) Demography
(d) Acoustics

Correct Answer: (d) Acoustics

Solution:Acoustics - study of sound and sound waves.

Botany - the branch of biology that deals with the study of plants.

Physics - the study of matter and energy.

Demography - the study of populations, including their size, structure, and distribution.

16. The action of formally accusing a public official of a serious offence [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Impeachment
(b) Condemnation
(c) Summon
(d) Allegation

Correct Answer: (a) Impeachment

Solution:Impeachment - the action of formally accusing a public official of a serious offence.

Condemnation - the act of expressing strong disapproval or criticism.

Summon - to call or request someone to come or appear.

Allegation - a statement made without proof.

17. A number which is used to divide another number [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Divisible
(b) Quotient
(c) Remainder
(d) Divisor

Correct Answer: (d) Divisor

Solution:Divisor - a number which is used to divide another number.

Divisible - a number that can be divided evenly.

Remainder - the leftover amount in division.

Quotient - the result of division.

18. A place of burial [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Building
(b) Laboratory
(c) Cemetery
(d) Observatory

Correct Answer: (c) Cemetery

Solution:Cemetery - a place of burial.

Building - a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory.

Laboratory - a place equipped for scientific research and experiments.

Observatory - a facility or building equipped with telescopes and instruments for observing celestial objects.

19. A person who loves or collects books [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Anglophile
(b) Heliophile
(c) Paedophile
(d) Bibliophile

Correct Answer: (d) Bibliophile

Solution:Bibliophile - a person who loves or collects books

Anglophile - a person who is fond of or admires English culture or the English people.

Heliophile - a person or organism that thrives in or is attracted to sunlight.

Paedophile - a person who is sexually attracted to children.

20. Group of bees [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Gaggle
(b) Shoal
(c) Swarm
(d) Pack

Correct Answer: (c) Swarm

Solution:Swarm - group of bees.

Gaggle - a group of geese.

Shoal - a large group of fish or aquatic animals.

Pack - a group of animals such as dogs, hounds.

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