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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CGL Tier II English - 30/11/2016 • English • Q78

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. fanatic.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options-

  1. moderate- average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.
  2. conservative- averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.
  3. fanatic- a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.
  4. fan- an apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation.

As the chosen option expresses the meaning of the given group of words it will be the correct answer.