SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q11

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A soldier who fights for the sake of money

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Mercenary is a soldier who fights for any group or country that will pay him/her. Thus, option 3 i.e. Mercenary is the correct answer.

Other options mean:

Marine means connected with the sea.

Veteran means a person who has very long experience of a particular job or activity.

Admiral means a naval commissioned officer with a rank above that of captain.