SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 77

SSC MTS - 5 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • English • Q77

Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
One who takes part in an activity for pleasure and not professionally.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

An amateur is a person who engages in a pursuit, study, or science for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons.

Novice: A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.

Apprentice: A person legally bound through a contract to work for another for a specified period in return for instruction in a trade or business.

Veteran: A person who has had long experience in a particular field or occupation.