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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 1 • English • Q2

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

Person or animal living on another

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

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

  1. Parasite- a plant or an animal that lives in or on another plant or animal and gets its food from it. Parasites sometimes cause disease.
  2. Pupil- a child in school. 
  3. Heir- the person with the legal right to receive (inherit) money, property or a title when the owner dies.
  4. Successor- a person or thing that comes after somebody/something else and takes his/her/its place.

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