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MPSC PYQ: ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION

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41. To come to another country

(A) Immigrate

(B) Emigrate

(C) Foreigner

(D) Wanderer

Answer: (A) Immigrate

Immigrate: Come to live permanently in a foreign country.

(A) Immigrate: To move into a new country.

(B) Emigrate: To leave one’s own country in order to settle permanently in another.

(C) Foreigner: A person born in or coming from a country other than one’s own.

(D) Wanderer: A person who travels aimlessly; a roamer.

42. Of sound which cannot be heard

(A) Incorrigible

(B) Ineffable

(C) Inaudible

(D) Audible

Answer: (C) Inaudible

Inaudible: Unable to be heard.

(A) Incorrigible: (Of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.

(B) Ineffable: Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

(C) Inaudible: Too quiet to hear.

(D) Audible: Able to be heard.

43. That which catches fire easily

(A) Inflammable

(B) Incombustible

(C) Fireproof

(D) Non-flammable

Answer: (A) Inflammable

Inflammable: Easily set on fire.

(A) Inflammable: Highly combustible.

(B) Incombustible: Not able to catch fire and burn easily.

(C) Fireproof: Able to withstand fire or great heat.

(D) Non-flammable: Not catching fire easily.

44. Of one who is all powerful

(A) Omniscient

(B) Omnipotent

(C) Omnibus

(D) Omnipresent

Answer: (B) Omnipotent

Omnipotent: (Of a deity) having unlimited power; able to do anything.

(A) Omniscient: Knowing everything.

(B) Omnipotent: All-powerful.

(C) Omnibus: A volume containing several novels or other items previously published separately.

(D) Omnipresent: Widely or constantly encountered; common or widespread.

45. One who believes in fate

(A) Fatalist

(B) Faithless

(C) Fated

(D) Fastidious

Answer: (A) Fatalist

Fatalist: Someone who feels that no matter what he or she does, the outcome will be the same because it’s predetermined.

(A) Fatalist: A believer in fate.

(B) Faithless: Disloyal, especially to a spouse or partner.

(C) Fated: Destined to happen, turn out, or act in a particular way.

(D) Fastidious: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

46. Bibliophile

(A) One who loves bibliographies

(B) One who loves autobiographies

(C) One who loves books

(D) One who loves memories

Answer: (C) One who loves books

Bibliophile: A person who collects or has a great love of books.

(A) One who loves bibliographies: Incorrect definition.

(B) One who loves autobiographies: Incorrect definition.

(C) One who loves books: Correct definition of bibliophile.

(D) One who loves memories: Incorrect definition.

47. One who believes in God

(A) Atheist

(B) Misogynist

(C) Theist

(D) Philanthropist

Answer: (C) Theist

Theist: A person who believes in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe.

(A) Atheist: A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.

(B) Misogynist: A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

(C) Theist: A believer in God.

(D) Philanthropist: A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

48. The art of collecting stamps

(A) Philately

(B) Stamp collector

(C) Items collection

(D) Postal art

Answer: (A) Philately

Philately: The collection and study of postage stamps.

(A) Philately: The hobby of stamp collecting.

(B) Stamp collector: The person who collects stamps, not the art itself.

(C) Items collection: A generic term.

(D) Postal art: Art using the postal service.

49. A place for improving one’s health

(A) Infirmary

(B) Resort

(C) Park

(D) Spa

Answer: (D) Spa

Spa: A commercial establishment offering health and beauty treatment through such means as steam baths, exercise equipment, and massage (or a place where mineral-rich spring water is used to give medicinal baths).

(A) Infirmary: A place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill.

(B) Resort: A place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation.

(C) Park: A large public green area in a town, used for recreation.

(D) Spa: A place or resort dedicated to improving health and wellness.

50. A place for the storage of weapons

(A) Fort

(B) Arsenal

(C) Barn

(D) Storehouse

Answer: (B) Arsenal

Arsenal: A collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group.

(A) Fort: A fortified building or strategic position.

(B) Arsenal: A storage place for weapons.

(C) Barn: A large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock.

(D) Storehouse: A building used for storing goods.

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