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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Constable (English) - 15 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q21

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

The practice of marrying one person at a time

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • 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. Monogamy- the fact or custom of being married to only one person at a particular time.
  2. Polygamy- the custom of having more than one wife at the same time.
  3. Bigamy- the state of being married to two people at the same time.
  4. Monotony- the state of being always the same and therefore boring.

The chosen option expresses the meaning of the given group.