One Word Substitution Part – 8

21. A poll taken of voters leaving the voting place that is usually used for predicting the winners. [SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Consensus
(b) Results
(c) Census
(d) Exit poll

Correct Answer: (d) Exit poll

Solution:Exit poll - a poll taken of voters leaving the voting place that is usually used for predicting the winners
Consensus - a general agreement
Results - something that comes about as an effect or end
Census - an official count or survey, especially of a population

22. A formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications [SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Document
(b) Affidavit
(c) Testimonial
(d) Manuscript

Correct Answer: (c) Testimonial

Solution:Testimonial a formal statement testifying to someone's
character and qualifications
Document - a piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record
Affidavit - a written statement confirmed by oath affirmation,
for use as evidence in court
Manuscript - a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed

23. A list or collection of books or informative graphics [SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Bale
(b) Hamlet
(c) Gallery
(d) Catalogue

Correct Answer: (d) Catalogue

Solution:Catalogue- a list or collection of books or informative graphics
Bale- a large wrapped or bound bundle of paper, hay, or cotton
Hamlet- a small settlement, generally one smaller than a village
Gallery- a room or building for the display or sale of works of art

24. Showing astute powers of judgment; clever and judicious [SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning)]

(a) Shriek
(b) Shrift
(c) Shrewd
(d) Shrike

Correct Answer: (c) Shrewd

Solution:Shrewd - Showing astute of 'judgement' clever and powers judicious.
Shriek - A short, loud, high cry.
Shrift - Confession, especially to a priest.
Shrike - A songbird.

25. Profitable, yielding financial gain [SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning)]

(a) Ludicrous
(b) Lucrative
(c) Luddite
(d) Lugger

Correct Answer: (b) Lucrative

Solution:Lucrative - Profitable, yielding financial gain.
Ludicrous - Ridiculous or foolish; unreasonable or unsuitable.
Luddite - A person opposed to new technology or ways of working.
Lugger - A small working boat rigged with a lugsail.

26. Cause to continue; keep up; preserve (a state of affairs, an activity etc) [SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) maintop
(b) mainly
(c) maintain
(d) mainstay

Correct Answer: (c) maintain

Solution:Maintain - Cause to continue; Keep up; preserve a state of affairs, an activity etc.
Maintop - A platform around the head of the lower section of a sailing ship's mainmast.
Mainly - Usually, or to a large degree.
Mainstay - A person or thing on which something else is based or depends.

27. Taking heed or care; being conscious [SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) Mindful
(b) Mindless
(c) Mindset
(d) Mind-read

Correct Answer: (a) Mindful

Solution:Mindful - Taking heed or care; Being conscious
Mindless - Acting or done without justification and with no concern for the consequences.
Mindset - The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Mind-read - The ability to discern the thoughts of others without the normal means of communication

28. The scientific study of worms and insects [SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) Entomology
(b) Anatomy
(c) Zoology
(d) Anemology

Correct Answer: (a) Entomology

Solution:Entomology - The scientific study of worms and insects.

Anatomy - The scientific study of the structure of human or animal bodies.

Zoology - The scientific study of animals.

Anemology - study of the movements of the winds.

29. given for some Honour achievement. [SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening)]

(a) Placard
(b) Laurel
(c) Party
(d) Gift

Correct Answer: (b) Laurel

Solution:Laurel -Honour given for some achievement.
Placard - A printed or handwritten notice or sign for public display.
Party - A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.
Gift - A thing given willingly to someone without payment.

30. Killing of a person by another [SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening)]

(a) Homicide
(b) Democide
(c) Genocide
(d) Euthanasia

Correct Answer: (a) Homicide

Solution:Homicide - Killing of a person by another.
Democide - The murder of any person or people by a government.
Genocide - The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.
Euthanasia - The painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease.