SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q30

Select the option which is the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words.

One who devotes one's life to the welfare of other people.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. altruist.

  • Martyr: a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
  • Altruist: a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist).
  • Alchemist: a person who transforms or creates something through a seemingly magical process.
  • Ambassador: an accredited diplomat sent by a state as its permanent representative in a foreign country.

Therefore, 'altruist' is the most apt. option to be used here.