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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q20

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

Originating or occurring naturally in the place or country where found

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • 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. Indigenous- (used about people, animals or plants) living or growing in the place where they are from originally
  2. National- connected with all of a country; typical of a particular country.
  3. Ingenious- (used about a thing or an idea) made or planned in a clever way.
  4. Ordinary- normal; not unusual or different from others.

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