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  1. 3891SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the Bold/Underlined segment in the given sentence.

    The professor delivered a fascinating lecture on the study of birds.

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    Correct option: B — Ornithology

    Ornithology - the study of birds Entomology - the study of insects Zoology - the study of animals Ecology - the study of the relationship between living organisms and their environment

  2. 3892SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    ‘Excessively idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.’

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    Correct option: A — Quixotic

    Quixotic - excessively idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. Temerity - reckless boldness or rashness. Pedantic - overly concerned with minor details or rules. Pusillanimous - lacking courage; cowardly.

  3. 3893SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    ‘A person morally unprincipled; a wicked or evil person.’

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    Correct option: A — Reprobate

    Reprobate - a person morally unprincipled; a wicked or evil person. Sycophant - a person who acts obsequiously to gain advantage; a flatterer. Mendacious - lying or dishonest. Insouciant - carefree or unconcerned.

  4. 3894SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the Bold/Underlined segment in the given sentence.

    The detective was searching for a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

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    Correct option: C — Scapegoat

    Scapegoat - a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency. Culprit - a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed. Accomplice - a person who helps another commit a crime. Perpetrator - a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

  5. 3895SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    A factual written account of important or historical events in the order they happened.

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    Correct option: B — Chronicle

    Chronicle - a factual written account of important or historical events in the order they happened. Diary - A daily personal record of experiences, thoughts, and observations, usually written privately. Testament - a written declaration of beliefs, principles, or experiences, sometimes spiritual or moral in nature. Obituary - a published notice of a person’s death, usually with a brief summary of their life and achievements.

  6. 3896SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    ‘The study of handwriting to analyse personality.’

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    Correct option: A — Graphology

    Graphology - the study of handwriting to analyse personality. Typography - the art or process of arranging printed text and typefaces. Calligraphy - the art of beautiful or decorative handwriting. Orthography - the conventional spelling system of a language.

  7. 3897SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    ‘A speech made without any preparation.’

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    Correct option: B — Extempore

    Extempore - a speech made without any preparation. Oration - a formal and often ceremonial speech. Soliloquy - a speech made by a character to themselves in a play, revealing inner thoughts. Monologue - a long speech by one person in a play, movie, or conversation.

  8. 3898SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the Bold/Underlined segment in the given sentence.

    A person who does not eat meat for moral, religious, or health reasons.

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    Correct option: A — Vegetarian

    Vegetarian - A person who does not eat meat for moral, religious, or health reasons. Vegan - a person who does not eat or use animal products. Fruitarian - a person who eats only fruit. Pescetarian - a person who does not eat meat but does eat fish.

  9. 3899SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    A person who pretends to have virtues, morals, or principles that they do not actually possess.

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    Correct option: A — Hypocrite

    Hypocrite- A person who pretends to have virtues, morals, or principles that they do not actually possess. Philosopher- a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline. Altruist- a person who is genuinely concerned with the welfare of others and acts to help them without expecting personal gain. Realist- a person who accepts a situation as it is and is prepared to deal with it accordingly.

  10. 3900SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    ‘Fear of open or crowded places’.

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    Correct option: A — Agoraphobia

    Agoraphobia - fear of open or crowded places. Thanatophobia - fear of death or dying. Acrophobia - fear of heights. Xenophobia - fear or dislike of foreigners or strangers.

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