SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 134

SSC CPO Tier II - 2 May 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q134

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person dealing with antiques

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

An antiquarian is someone who studies or collects antiques or antiquities. 

The meaning of the other words are:

Trader: a person who engages in the buying and selling of financial assets, either for themselves or on behalf of others. 

Peddler: someone who sells goods, often going from place to place. They may sell items door-to-door or on the street.

Archaeologist: someone who studies human history and prehistory by excavating sites and analyzing artifacts and physical remains.