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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 20 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • English • Q25

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

A person preoccupied with an unrealistically optimistic approach to life

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Quixotic

  • The meaning of the options given are as follows
  1. Pragmatic: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
  2. Practical: Of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.
  3. Rational: Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
  4. Quixotic: Extremely idealistic.

Clearly the meaning of the above sentence is similar to that of the word Quixotic.

The correct answer is-

Quixotic