SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 194

SSC CPO Tier II - 26 July 2021 • English • Q194

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

Someone taken a prisoner to fulfil demands

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. hostage

  • The term that precisely captures this scenario is "hostage." A hostage is someone who is held as a prisoner, usually to compel others to meet specific demands or conditions.
  • Thus, "hostage" is the correct one-word substitution for someone taken prisoner to fulfill demands.