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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q23

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

One who studies and cares about the environment

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • 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. Archaeologist- an expert in archaeology.
  2. Ecologist- a person who studies or is an expert in ecology.
  3. Anthropologist- someone who scientifically studies humans and their customs, beliefs.
  4. Biologist- a scientist who studies biology.

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