SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q21

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.

Ideas are present in the consciousness, which when released and given scope to grow and take shape, can lead to successful events.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 3 i.e. awareness.

Ideas are present in the consciousness, which when released and given scope to grow and take shape, can lead to successful events.

Consciousness - It is the state of knowing or being aware.

  1. Ignorance - Lack of knowledge
  2. Thoughtlessness - Lack of thought of one's actions
  3. Awareness - Understanding or being thoughtful of actions/surroundings
  4. Negligence - Carelessness or lack of interest

Clearly, Consciousness and awareness have the same meaning here.

Hence,  awareness is the correct answer.