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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 1 • English • Q4

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Select the SYNONYM of the given word.

MAINTAIN

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Retain.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options-

  1. Maintain- to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less.
  2. Retain- to keep or continue to have something; not to lose.
  3. Gain- to obtain or win something, especially something that you need or want.
  4. Convey- to make ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc. known to somebody.
  5. Destroy- to damage something so badly that it can no longer be used or no longer exists.

As the chosen option expresses the best meaning of the given word it will be the correct answer.