One Word Substitution Part – 5

Total Questions: 50

31. Something belonging to or surviving from an earlier period [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Relic
Solution:Relic something belonging to or surviving from an earlier period.

Vestige a small trace or mark left behind from something that existed before.

Dinosaur an extinct reptile that lived millions of years ago.

Ruin the remains of something that was once whole or complete.

32. Not informed about or aware of something [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Oblivious
Solution:Oblivious Not informed about or aware of something

Uneducated lacking education or knowledge.

Absent not present.

Inconscient unaware or unconscious.

33. Burial ground consisting of graves. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Cemetery
Solution:Cemetery consisting of graves. Burial ground

Courtyard An open area enclosed by buildings, often used for outdoor activities.

Sanctuary A place of safety or protection; a holy or peaceful space.

Auditorium A large room or hall where audiences gather for performances, lectures, or events.

34. Filled with fear or dread [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Tremulous
Solution:Tremulous - Filled with fear or dread

Prudent showing careful and sensible judgment; cautious in decision-making.

Corpulent having a large, bulky body; overweight or obese.

Hysterical being in a state of extreme emotional distress.

35. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the italicised group of words in the given sentence. The prime minister paid tributes to the martyrs by laying circular arrangement of flowers. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) wreaths
Solution:Wreaths circular arrangement of flowers.

Buds young plant growths that can become flowers or leaves.

Posies small bunches of flowers.

Bouquets arrangements of flowers, often given as gifts.

36. Outer protective layer of a tree. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Bark
Solution:Bark - Outer protective layer of a tree.

Shrub a low to medium-sized woody plant with multiple stems.

Rind the tough outer skin of a fruit, especially citrus fruit.

Peel the tough outer layer of a fruit or vegetable.

37. A place where airplanes are kept for maintenance. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Hangar
Solution:Hangar a place where airplanes are kept for maintenance.

Hanger a rod or frame used to hang clothes.

Scullery a room for cleaning and washing dishes.

Aviary- a large cage or covered area in which birds are kept.

38. The war resulted in ruthless killing of many people. [Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4)]

Correct Answer: (c) carnage
Solution:Carnage - killing of many people.

Sacrilege - the disrespectful treatment of something considered sacred.

Fratricide the act of killing one's own - brother or sister.

Murder the intentional and unlawful - killing of another person.

39. The two women chatted in a friendly and peaceable manner, as if they'd known one another for a lifetime. [Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1)]

Correct Answer: (d) amicably
Solution:Amicably in a friendly and peaceable manner.

Apparently - In a way that seems to be true.

Assuredly - Without a doubt; definitely.

Absurdly In manner a that is unreasonable, or lacking common sense.

40. Social organisation where males are heads of families [Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (b) Patriarchy
Solution:Patriarchy Social organisation where males are heads of families.

Matriarchy Social organisation where females are heads of families.

Polygamy The practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.

Hierarchy a system in which people or things are put at various levels or ranks according to their importance.