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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Constable (English) - 9th March 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q21

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

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Panacea.

  • 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. Panacea- something that will cure all diseases or solve all problems and difficulties; a universal remedy.
  2. Riddle- a difficult question that you ask people for fun that has a clever or amusing answer.
  3. Ailment- any illness that is not very serious.
  4. Dilemma- a situation in which you have to make a difficult choice between two or more things.

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