SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q17

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A short rest or sleep taken after lunch

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Siesta.

The word 'Siesta' means 'an afternoon rest or nap, especially one taken during the hottest hours of the day in a hot climate'.

For example: Many workers in warmer climates observe siesta during the afternoon, effecting a pause in business hours, and resuming business in the evenings.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Siesta.