SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q7

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Obligatory

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option  2 i.e. Compulsory.

The meaning of the given words is:

 

  • Obligatory: Obligatory means required or necessary because of a law, rule, or obligation.
  • Compulsory: Compulsory means required or mandatory, usually imposed by an authority or an institution.
  • Unnecessary: Unnecessary means not required or essential, something that can be done without, or something that is not needed.
  • Chosen: Chosen means selected or picked out deliberately, with a specific purpose or preference in mind.
  • Optional: Optional means available as a choice, not mandatory or required, something that is up to the discretion of the individual to choose or not.

Thus, the most appropriate synonym for the given word is Compulsory,