SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 24

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

• In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

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

• FAVOURED means "to support somebody/something; to prefer".
• For example:- Brittany is a favoured holiday destination for families. 

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

1. Preferred- (not used in the continuous tenses) to choose something rather than something else; to like something better.
2. Rejected- to refuse to accept somebody/something.
3. Neglected- to fail to give needed care or attention to someone or something.
4. Trusted- to believe that somebody is good, sincere, honest, etc. 

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.