One-word Substitution · SSC CGL previous year questions

2025 70 questions

1. Q822025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who opposes war or use of violence'.

   1. A.Pacifist
   2. B.Terrorist
   3. C.Militant
   4. D.Revolutionary
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   Answer: A

2. Q832025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A belief or opinion that goes against the established doctrine, especially in religion or ideology'.

   1. A.Sedition
   2. B.Heresy
   3. C.Blasphemy
   4. D.Schism
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   Answer: B

3. Q832025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Something that is impossible to be read'.

   1. A.Illegible
   2. B.Decipherable
   3. C.Invisible
   4. D.Unutterable
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   Answer: A

4. Q842025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A deep and seemingly bottomless chasm'.

   1. A.Crevasse
   2. B.Crater
   3. C.Abyss
   4. D.Gorge
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   Answer: C

5. Q812025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'One who abandons his religious faith'.

   1. A.Renegade
   2. B.Atheist
   3. C.Heretic
   4. D.Apostate
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   Answer: D

6. Q822025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A formal split within a religious organization'.

   1. A.Sedition
   2. B.Heresy
   3. C.Apostasy
   4. D.Schism
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   Answer: D

7. Q812025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'An act of intentionally setting fire to property'.

   1. A.Burglary
   2. B.Vandalism
   3. C.Arson
   4. D.Sabotage
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   Answer: C

8. Q822025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Fear of public speaking.'

   1. A.Glossophobia
   2. B.Sociophobia
   3. C.Anthophobia
   4. D.Ergophobia
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   Answer: A

9. Q832025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'A person who opposes official policy'.

   1. A.Activist
   2. B.Agitator
   3. C.Dissident
   4. D.Atheist
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   Answer: C

10. Q842025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Excessive self-importance or over-confidence.'

    1. A.Prudence
    2. B.Humility
    3. C.Arrogance
    4. D.Modesty
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    Answer: C

11. Q812025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A state of mental weariness and lack of enthusiasm'.

    1. A.Languor
    2. B.Ennui
    3. C.Torpor
    4. D.Tedium
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    Answer: B

12. Q812025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who eats excessively or greedily'.

    1. A.Glutton
    2. B.Gourmet
    3. C.Epicure
    4. D.Sybarite
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    Answer: A

13. Q812025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A statement that appears self-contradictory yet may be true'.

    1. A.Axiom
    2. B.Maxim
    3. C.Paradox
    4. D.Irony
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    Answer: C

14. Q812025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly'.

    1. A.Elegy
    2. B.Encomium
    3. C.Sermon
    4. D.Soliloquy
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    Answer: B

15. Q812025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A political system based on the rule of the wealthy'.

    1. A.Oligarchy
    2. B.Aristocracy
    3. C.Plutocracy
    4. D.Meritocracy
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    Answer: C

16. Q812025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A state of temporary disuse or suspension.'

    1. A.Intermission
    2. B.Recess
    3. C.Abeyance
    4. D.Dormancy
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    Answer: C

17. Q812025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A professional who prepares maps'.

    1. A.Topographer
    2. B.Cartographer
    3. C.Geodesist
    4. D.Archivist
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    Answer: B

18. Q812025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An official reprimand or strong criticism'.

    1. A.Accusation
    2. B.Denunciation
    3. C.Censure
    4. D.Indictment
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    Answer: C

19. Q812025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who abstains from all forms of indulgence'.

    1. A.Ascetic
    2. B.Agnostic
    3. C.Mystic
    4. D.Skeptic
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    Answer: A

20. Q812025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A state of disuse or inactivity'.

    1. A.Hiatus
    2. B.Oblivion
    3. C.Interregnum
    4. D.Desuetude
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    Answer: D