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SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CPO - 3 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q24

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

The pandemic deeply affected small business owners, as they have no means of livelihood left.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Pauper.

  1. Pauper: This option is synonymous with "no means of livelihood" because a pauper is someone who is extremely poor and lacks the resources or income to support themselves.

  2. Worker: This option is not synonymous with "no means of livelihood" because a worker typically has a job or employment that provides them with a means of livelihood. Therefore, it does not convey the same meaning as the given phrase.

  3. Unemployed: While unemployment implies a lack of current employment, it doesn't necessarily mean that there are no means of livelihood left. Unemployed individuals may still have other sources of income or resources.

  4. Mason: This option refers to a specific occupation (a worker who builds with stone or brick), which doesn't convey the broader meaning of "no means of livelihood" as in the given sentence.

Hence, "pauper" is the correct choice while the other options do not entirely capture the same meaning.