One Word Substitution Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Deliberately and maliciously set something (buildings usually) on fire
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641b148332185cce37f44bbd- 1Agrarianfalse
- 2Arsontrue
- 3Ambushfalse
- 4Apexfalse
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Answer : 2. "Arson"
Q:Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The Chairman of our company takes care of the rank and file in the company
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64870ec2f4063d472f418273- 1Ordinary peopletrue
- 2Documents and filesfalse
- 3Only the top rank peoplefalse
- 4Officersfalse
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Answer : 1. "Ordinary people"
Explanation :
The phrase "rank and file" refers to the ordinary members of an organization, excluding the leaders.
Q: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A small organised dissenting group within a larger one
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645b8afc4d91510a5da4f3f0A small organised dissenting group within a larger one
- 1Bandfalse
- 2Setfalse
- 3Factiontrue
- 4Clusterfalse
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Answer : 3. "Faction"
Explanation :
A faction is a small, organized group within a larger one, often with dissenting or opposing views.
Q:Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
The rich man was known all throughout the country for his noble deeds, kindness and as one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare.
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646363c70827e80a9f91a975- 1Squandererfalse
- 2Spendthriftfalse
- 3Pacifistfalse
- 4Philanthropisttrue
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Answer : 4. "Philanthropist"
Explanation :
Philanthropist: A person known for noble deeds, kindness, and active efforts to promote human welfare.
Q: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The study of population and its dynamics
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645cd51219bbd20a9ac52048The study of population and its dynamics
- 1Democracyfalse
- 2Demographytrue
- 3Dysgraphiafalse
- 4Dermatologyfalse
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Answer : 2. "Demography"
Explanation :
Demography is the scientific study of population, including its size, structure, and distribution.
Q: Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
A person who eats the flesh of other human beings.
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64b65f90e2108a72392b446b- 1cannibaltrue
- 2savagefalse
- 3tribalfalse
- 4aboriginefalse
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Answer : 1. "cannibal"
Explanation :
(A) cannibal - A person who eats the flesh of other human beings is called a "cannibal."
Q: Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material
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64b77ffe2dc867f593fdf051- 1clayfalse
- 2alluviumfalse
- 3humustrue
- 4siltfalse
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Answer : 3. "humus"
Explanation :
(C) humus - The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material, is known as "humus."
Q: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
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64802b9f51bf19475302efd2Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
- 1Superiorfalse
- 2Vaintrue
- 3Otiosefalse
- 4Domineeringfalse
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Answer : 2. "Vain"
Explanation :
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

