SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 10

SSC CGL - 10th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q10

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

One who is indifferent to art and culture

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1, i.e. ‘philistine'.

Concept/Grammar rules

Meaning of other words

Philistine: a person who is guided by materialism and is usually disdainful of intellectual or artistic values.

Hence, it is the most appropriate one word for the given phrase.

 

Philanderer: a man who has sexual relations with many women especially a man who is unfaithful to his wife or partner.

Scientist: a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Cynic: a person who has negative opinions about other people and about the things people do.