SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q19

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'One who pretends to have knowledge or skills'.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Meaning of the words:

  • Savante: A learned woman; a woman who is exceptionally knowledgeable in a particular subject.

  • Charlatan: A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud or a quack.

  • Virtuoso: A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.

  • Connoisseur: An expert judge in matters of taste, such as fine art, wine, or cuisine.

Correct word: Charlatan

Final Sentence: A charlatan is one who pretends to have knowledge or skills.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.