SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q9

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

A person, animal or plant belonging originally to a place.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Native.

Native means a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not.

Meaning of other words:

Alien means belonging to a foreign country.

Occupant means a person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, etc., at a given time.           

Resident means a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.       

Hence, option 4 is correct.