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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 7th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

PREVALENT

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

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

  1. Prevalent: widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.
  2. Common: occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
  3. Unusual: not habitually or commonly occurring or done.
  4. Rare: (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.
  5. Different: not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality.

As the chosen option expresses the best meaning of the given word it will be the correct answer.