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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 46

SSC CPO - 23 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q46

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Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

A person with the same name as another

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. namesake.

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

  1. Namesake - a person or thing that has the same name as another.
  2. Imposter - a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain.
  3. Ancestor - a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended.
  4. Alias - used to indicate that a named person is also known or more familiar under another specified name.

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