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SSC GD One Word Substitution Questions

4 questions on One Word Substitution for SSC GD. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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One Word Substitution questions with solutions

Q1.One Word SubstitutionModerate

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who does not believe in the existence of God

  1. (A)Hermit
  2. (B)Atheist
  3. (C)Theist
  4. (D)Pilgrim
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Correct answer: (B) Atheist

The single word for "a person who does not believe in the existence of god" is 'Atheist'. The remaining options, 'Theist', 'Hermit', 'Pilgrim', refer to different things and do not fit the given description.

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Q2.One Word SubstitutionModerate

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A place where bees are kept

  1. (A)Aviary
  2. (B)Aquarium
  3. (C)Granary
  4. (D)Apiary
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Correct answer: (D) Apiary

The single word for "a place where bees are kept" is 'Apiary'. The remaining options, 'Aviary', 'Aquarium', 'Granary', refer to different things and do not fit the given description.

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Q3.One Word SubstitutionModerate

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An animal that eats both plants and animals

  1. (A)Insectivore
  2. (B)Omnivore
  3. (C)Carnivore
  4. (D)Herbivore
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Correct answer: (B) Omnivore

The single word for "an animal that eats both plants and animals" is 'Omnivore'. The remaining options, 'Herbivore', 'Carnivore', 'Insectivore', refer to different things and do not fit the given description.

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Q4.One Word SubstitutionModerate

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who travels on foot

  1. (A)Pedestrian
  2. (B)Commuter
  3. (C)Equestrian
  4. (D)Passenger
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Correct answer: (A) Pedestrian

The single word for "a person who travels on foot" is 'Pedestrian'. The remaining options, 'Passenger', 'Equestrian', 'Commuter', refer to different things and do not fit the given description.

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Frequently asked questions

How many SSC GD One Word Substitution questions can I practise here?

4 questions — 4 moderate. 4 are shown on this page with answers and explanations, and the practice set draws from all of them.

How should I practise One Word Substitution for SSC GD?

Read through a few solved questions first to see the method, then take a timed practice set. Afterwards, check which questions you got wrong or spent longest on and redo those before moving on.