SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CGL - 21 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q12

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A record of one's own life written by oneself'.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Autobiography. 

 

Correct Word: Autobiography

Meaning: A written account of a person’s life authored by that person themselves.

Example: In her autobiography, she described her journey from a small village to a successful career.

Meaning of the other options:

Biography: The story of a person’s life written by someone else.
Memorandum: A written message or note, especially in business or official communication.
Memoir: A narrative based on personal experiences, often focusing on specific events rather than a full life story.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.