SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

Choose the correct one-word substitute for:'A person who is indifferent to pain or pleasure'.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Stoic.

Meaning of the words:

  • Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern; simply lacking emotion or motivation.

  • Stoic: A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining; someone indifferent to both pleasure and pain.

  • Ascetic: A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

  • Hedonist: A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important aspect of life; the opposite of a stoic.

Correct word: Stoic

Final Sentence: A stoic is a person who is indifferent to pain or pleasure.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.