SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CGL - 17 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • English • Q7

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

A sentimental longing for a period in the past

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Nostalgia.

The meaning of the giving options is-

  • Emotion: a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
  • Craving: a powerful desire for something.
  • Memory: the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
  • Nostalgia: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.

The most appropriate one-word substitution for 'A sentimental longing for a period in the past' is Nostalgia.