SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CGL - 21 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q19

Choose the correct one-word substitution for the italicized part:

Ravi has always been a person who vehemently opposes authority, control, or tradition, often challenging every rule set before him.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Anarchist.

Correct Word: Anarchist

Meaning: A person who opposes authority, established order, or control, often rejecting rules and systems.

Example: He was seen as an anarchist for constantly questioning and resisting institutional norms.

Meaning of the other options:

Conformist: A person who follows rules and behaves according to accepted standards.
Optimist: A person who has a positive outlook on life.
Traditionalist: A person who follows or supports long-established customs or beliefs.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.