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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q20

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Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Something never done or known before

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Unprecedented.

  • In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.
  • One Word Substitution simply means "using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand".

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

  1. Unprecedented- never having happened or existed before.
  2. Unanimous- (used about a group of people) all agreeing about something.
  3. Unconditioned- not subject to conditions or to an antecedent condition; unconditional.
  4. Uncanny- very strange; that you cannot easily explain.

As the chosen option expresses the meaning of the given group of words it will be the correct choice.