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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q20

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

The method and practice of teaching

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Pedagogy.

  • 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. Pedagogy- the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
  2. Psychology- the scientific study of the mind and the way that people behave.
  3. Methodology- a way of doing something based on particular principles and methods.
  4. Philosophy- the study of ideas and beliefs about the meaning of life.

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