One Word Substitution Part – 5

Total Questions: 50

41. A building containing interesting, rare, and old objects [Higher Secondary 28/06/2023 (Shift - 2)]

Correct Answer: (b) Museum
Solution:Museum- A building containing interesting, rare, and old objects.

Auditorium- a big room for shows and events.

Mansion- a big house.

Stockroom - a place to store goods.

42. Something which lasts forever [Higher Secondary 30/06/2023 (Shift-2)]

Correct Answer: (d) Eternal
Solution:Eternal- Something which lasts forever

Transitory - Something that is temporary, or not lasting for a long time.

Memorable- Something that is worth remembering.

Pertinent- Something that is relevant or related to current situation or topic.

43. The wide variety of shared and different personal and group characteristics among human beings. [Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (a) Diversity
Solution:Diversity- The wide variety of shared and different personal and group characteristics among human beings.

Viscosity- a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.

Community- a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests.

Intensity- the quality of being extreme in strength or force.

44. A floating container anchored to the sea bottom, so used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger [Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)]

Correct Answer: (a) Buoy
Solution:Buoy- a floating container anchored to the sea bottom, so used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger.

Deck- an open, flat surface of a ship or boat where people can walk or stand.

Cabin- a small room or compartment on a ship or boat where people can sleep or stay.

Channel- a navigable passage of water, such as a river or a sea route.

45. Jokes and funny remarks amongst friends. [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (a) Banter
Solution:Banter - Jokes and funny remarks amongst friends.

Saunter- To walk in a slow, relaxed manner, usually without a specific destination, enjoying the surroundings.

46. Substitute one word for the italicised expression. As a port it was notorious for its smuggling and the trade was prohibited by law. [Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (d) illicit
Solution:Licit- As a port it was notorious for its smuggling and the trade was prohibited by law.

Licit- Lawful or legal; allowed by law.

Chaste- Pure or abstaining from sexual activity; morally pure.

Legitimate- Lawful or valid, conforming to the law.

47. Giving cause for legal action [SSC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)]

Correct Answer: (b) Actionable
Solution:Actionable - Giving cause for legal action

Lawful - Permitted by law.

Legalizing - Making something legal or lawful through the enactment of laws.

Objectionable - unpleasant or something that people may find not suitable.

48. The young of a frog [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Tadpole
Solution:Tadpole - the young of a frog

Kitten - a young cat.

Pup - a young dog.

Antelope - a kind of deer.

49. Tending to associate with others of one's kind [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Gregarious
Solution:Gregarious- Tending to associate with others of one's kind.

Pedantic- Concerned with minor details or rules.

Pungent - having a sharply strong taste or smell.

Venial - Easy to forgive.

50. The art of cutting gems [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Lapidary
Solution:Lapidary - The art of cutting gems

Jewelry ornaments that are typically made from jewels and precious metal.

Philately- the collection and study of postage stamps.

Mining- the process of obtaining minerals from a mine.