ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION Objective Exercise MCQ with Solutions Part-1

ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION

Objective Exercise 

MCQ with Solutions 

Previous Year Questions
Part-1

Q1.

A person with a long experience of any occupation

(a)Veteran

(b)Genius

(c)Seasoned

(d)Ambidextrous

Q2.

Words written on a tomb

(a) Epithet

(b) Epigraph

(c) Soliloquy

(d) Epitaph

Q3.

Stealthily done

(a)Devious

(b)Nefarious

(c)Surreptitious

(d)Villainous

Q4.

Something no longer in use

(a) Desolate

(b) Absolute

(c) Obsolete

(d) Primitive

Q5.

One not concerned with right or wrong

(a) Moral

(b) Amoral

(c) Immoral

(d) Immortal

Q6.

A person who opposes war or use of military force

(a) Fascist

(b) Pacifist

(c) Narcissist

(d) Fatalist

Q7.

Severely abusive writing in journals

(a)Imaginary

(b)Speculative

(c)Scurrilous

(d) Sarcastic

Q8.

Call upon God or any other power (like law) etc. for help or protection

(a) Invocation

(b) Involution

(c) Inundation

(d) Revocation

Q9.

Fear of being enclosed in a small closed space

(a)Agoraphobia

(b)Claustrophobia

(c)Xenophobia

(d)Paranoia

Q10.

One who has become dependent on something or drugs is

(a) Adamant

(b) Edict

(c) Addict

(d) Derelict

Q11.

Succession of rulers belonging to one family

(a)Dynasty

(b) Lineage

(c) Ancestry

(d) Progeny

Q12.

To cut something Into two pieces.

(a)Severe

(b) Sever

(c) Sewer

(d) Sow

Q13.

Flat metal or Porcelain plate fixed on a wall as an ornament or memorial.

(a)Tabloid

(b) Poster

(c) Board

(d) Plaque

Q14.

Act of deceiving somebody in order to make money.

(a)Fraud

(b) Robbery

(c) Pickpocket

(d) Theft

Q15.

A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of a drama.

(a)Prologue

(b) Dialogue

(c) Epilogue

(d) Monologue

Q16.

Capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses, and therefore not definite.

(a)Amphibious

(b) Ambiguous

(c) Amorphous

(d) Confusing

Q17.

A person who is unable to pay his debts.

(a)Solvent

(b) Banker

(c) Insolvent

(d) Lender

Q18.

Anything which is no longer in use.

(a)Obscure

(b) Obsolete

(c) Pristine

(d) Lapsed

Q19.

A person coming to a foreign land to settle there

(a)Immigrant

(b) Emigrant

(c) Tourist

(d) Settler

Q20.

Something capable of being done.

(a)Probable

(b) Feasible

(c)tenable

(d) Explicable

Q21.

Give and receive mutually

(a)Present

(b)Reciprocate

(c)Compromise

(d)Approve

Q22.

One who can think about the future with imagination and wisdom.

(a)Dreamer

(b) Seer

(c) Idealist

(d) Visionary

Q23.

A doctor who treats children

(a)Pediatrician

(b)Pedagogue

(c)Pedestrian

(d)Pedophile

Q24.

One who studies election trends by means of opinion polls.

(a)Entomologist

(b)Psychologist

(c)Demagogue

(d)Ecumenist

Q25.

One who believes In offering equal opportunities to women in all spheres.

(a)Male chauvinist

(b)Feminist

(c)Fatalist

(d)Futurist

Q26.

Killing of a child

(a)Homicide

(b) Genocide

(c) Infanticide

(d) Suicide

Q27.

The art of good eating

(a)Gastronomy

(b)Astronomy

(c)Vegetarianism

(d)Gourmet

Q28.

One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain.

(a)Stoic

(b)Stylist

(c)Cynic

(d)Psychic

Q29.

Lasting only for a moment

(a)Momentous

(b)Momentary

(c)Trivial

(d)Petty

Q30.

To seize control of a vehicle in order to force it to go to a new destination, or demand something.

(a)Attack

(b)Contract

(c)Hijack

(d)Detour

Q31.

One who goes to settle In another country

(a) Immigrant

(b) Allen

(c) Citizen

(d) Emigrant

Q32.

One who hates mankind

(a)Philanthropist

(b)Terrorist

(c)Misanthrope

(d)Misogynist

Q33.

Belonging to all parts of the world

(a)Versatile

(b)Universal

(c)Cosmopolitan

(d)Secular

Q34.

One who walks on ropes

(a)Funambulist

(b)Upholsterer

(c)Acrobat

(d)Aviator

Q35.

The study of the origin and history of words

(a) Linguistics

(b) Etymology

(c) Verbose

(d) Anthology

Q36.

A person who breaks into a house in order to steal

(a) Poacher

(b) Bandit

(c) Intruder

(d) Burglar

Q37.

The study of maps

(a)Cartography

(b)Geography

(c)Geology

(d)Atlas

Q38.

Tough tissues in joints

(a) Ligaments

(b) Endoderm

(c) Muscles

(d) Fibre

Q39.

The first model of a new device

(a) Prototype

(b) Sculpture

(c) Icon

(d) Photograph

Q40.

A building where an audience sits

(a) Aquarium

(b) Gymnasium

(c) Auditorium

(d) Stadium

Q41.

That which lasts for a short time

(a)Regular

(b) Transitory

(c) Rotatory

(d) Repository

Q42.

Ready to believe anything.

(a)Credible

(b) Incredible

(c) Credulous

(d) Incredulous

Q43.

A four footed animal

(a) Tetra pod

(b) Quadruped

(c) Polyped

(d) Double-paired

Q44.

A person who believes in the total abolition of war

(a)Socialist

(b) Communist

(c) Fascist

(d) Pacifist

Q45.

Constant efforts to achieve something

(a)Patience

(b) Vigor

(c)Attempt

(d) Perseverance

Q46.

One who collects coins

(a)Archaeologist

(b)Numismatist

(c) Philatelist

(d)Connoisseur

Q47.

A system of Government in which only one political party is allowed to friction

(a)Oligarchy

(b)Dictatorship

(c)Totalitarianism

(d)Theocracy

Q48.

Customs and habits of a particular group

(a)Mores

(b) Traditions

(c)Rites

(d) Rituals

Q49.

A body of persons appointed to hear evidence and give their verdict in trials

(a)Association

(b) Council

(c) Bar

(d)July

Q50.

In difference to pleasure or pain

(a)Perseverance

(b) Tolerance

(c) Stoicism

(d) Reticence

Q51.

Concluding part of a literary work

(a)Epilogue

(b) Bibliography

(c) Soliloquy

(d) Episode

Q52.

One who is beyond reform.

(a) Optimistic

(b) Incorrigible

(c) Indefatigable

(d) Notorious

Q53.

Science of diseases

(a)Philology

(b) Pathology

(c) Psychology

(d) Virology

Q54.

One who secretly listens to the talk of others

(a)(l)Spy

(b) Detective

(c) Emissary

(d) Eavesdropper

Q55.

One who believes in no, government and therefore incites disorder in a State

(a)Monarchist

(b)Anarchist

(c) Autocrat

(d) Naxalite

Q56.

A mild or indirect expression substituted for an offensive or harsh one

(a)Euphemism

(b) Truism

(c) Favoritism

(d) Altruism

Q57.

The murder of parent or a near relative

(a)Patricide

(b) Parricide

(c) Matricide

(d) Homicide

Q58.

Animals who live in herds

(a)Sociable

(b) Gregarious

(c) Carnivorous

(d) Social

Q59.

A broad road bordered with trees

(a)Boudoir

(b)Boulevard

(c) Avenue

(d)Facade

Q60.

Violation of something holy or sacred

(a) Profanity

(b)Sedition

(c) Sacrilege

(d)Slander

Q61.

Simple, fast-spreading plant without flowers of leaves, which can often cause disease

(a) Bacteria

(b)Amoeba

(c) Virus

(d)Fungus

Q62.

One who is greedy

(a) Voracious

(b) Avaricious

(c) Carnivorous

(d) Omnivorous

Q63.

An area of land that is controlled by a ruler

(a) Colony

(b)Dominion

(c) Country

(d)Municipality

Q64.

A place where Jews worship according to their religion

(a)Cathedral

(b) Synagogue

(c) Chapel

(d) Demagogue

Q65.

One who Is indifferent to pleasure and pain

(a)Ascetic

(b) Esoteric

(c) Stoic

(d) Skeptical

Q66.

The study of religion and religious ideas and beliefs

(a)Theocracy

(b) Theosophy

(c) Theology

(d) Theism

Q67.

Dissection of a dead body to find the cause of death.

(a)Biopsy

(b) Investigation

(c) Surgery

(d) Autopsy

Q68.

A person without training or experience in a skill or subject

(a)Chaplain

(b) Mason

(c) Artisan

(d) Novice

Q69.

One who stays away from school with permission

(a)Pedant

(b) Supplicant

(c) Mendicant

(d) Truant

Q70.

The act of killing a whole group of people, especially a whole

race

(a)Patricide

(b) Parricide

(c) Matricide

(d) Genocide

Q71.

A government in which all religions are honoured

(a)Communist

(b) Socialistic

(c) Secular

(d) Capitalist

Q72.

A place where government/ public records are kept

(a)Archive

(b)Museum

(c)Shelf

(d)Cellar

Q73.

Living together of a man and woman without being married to each other

(a)Marriage

(b)EQuipage

(c)Lineage

(d)Concubinage

Q74.

Too much official formality

(a)Bureaucracy

(b)Red-tapism

(c)Nepotism

(d)Formalism

Q75.

Dry weather with no rainfall

(a)Draught

(b)Draft,

(c)Drought

(d)Desert

Q76.

A sly look that Is lustful

(a)Leer

(b)Lore

(c) Lark

(d)Littoral

Q77.

A jocular person who is full of amusing anecdotes

(a)Wile

(b)Yokel

(c) Wag

(d)Aeon

Q78.

Deep in thought

(a)Medication

(b) Pensive

(c) Pesky

(d) Purloin

Q79.

Without risk of punishment

(a)Impudent

(b) Impunity

(c) Inexorable

(d) Imperturbable

Q80.

Excessive preoccupation with one's health

(a)Hypochondria

(b)Malaise

(c)Disaffected

(d)Malinger

Q81.

The worship of idols or images

(a)Atheism

(b)Theism

(c)Idolatry

(d)Iconodasm

Q82.

Something that is poisonous or unhealthy

(a)Trivial

(b)Toxic

(c)Torpid

(d)Tragic

Q83.

A remedy for all diseases

(a)Amnesia

(b) Panacea

(c) Intelligentsia

(d) Parasol

Q84.

A hater of mankind

(a)Misanthrope

(b)Misogynist

(c)Philanthropist

(d)Misogamist

Q85.

Irresistible craving for alcoholic

drinks

(a)Megalomania

(b)Dipsomania

(c)Kleptomania

(d)Pyromania

Q86.

One who deserts his principles or party

(a)Apostle

(b)Proselyte

(c)Renegade

(d)Critic

Q87.

One who intervenes between two or more parties to settle differences

(a)Neutral

(b)Intermediary

(c)Judge

(d)Connoisseur

Q88.

The habit of always admiring oneself

(a) Psychosis

(b) Neurosis

(c) Narcissism

(d) Paranoia

Q89.

To take back, withdraw or renounce

(a)Repent

(b)Retrace

(c)Refuse

(d)Recant

Q90.

A pen for small animals

(a)Hutch

(b)Lair

(c)Den

(d)Cage

Q91.

A woman having more than one husband at the same time

(a) Polyandry

(b) Polygamy

(c) Polyphony

(d) Polygyny

Q92.

Feeding on food made both of plants and flesh

(a) Carnivorous

(b) Omnipotent

(c) Omnivorous

(d) Optimist

Q93.

One who destroys images or attacks popular beliefs

(a) Imagist

(b) Misanthropist

(c) Iconoclast

(d) Masochist

Q94.

Violation of something holy and sacred

(a) Pollution

(b) Pilferage

(c) Sacrilege

(d) Pittance

Q95.

A place where nuns live and work

(a) Church

(b) School

(c) Abode

(d) Convent

Q96.

General view of a person’s character

(a)Biography

(b)Profile

(c)Introduction

(d)Sketch

Q97.

Wild and noisy disorder

(a)1) Agitation

(b) Revolution

(c)Pandemonium

(d)Stir

Q98.

The first public speech delivered by a person

(a)Maiden speech

(b)Inaugural speech

(c)Trial speech

(d)Marathon speech

Q99.

One who does not follow the usual rules of social life

(a)Bohemian

(b) Artisan

(c) Partisan

(d) Physician

Q100.

Placing a thing beside another

(a)Impose

(b) Repose

(c) Juxtapose

(d) Expose

Answers

1 a 2 d 3 c 4 c

5 b 6 b 7 c 8 a

9 b 10 c 11 a 12 b

13 d 14 a 15 c 16 b

17 c 18 b 19 a 20 b

21 b 22 d 23 a 24 b

25 b 26 c 27 a 28 a

29 b 30 c 31 d 32 c

33 c 34 c 35 b 36 d

37 a 38 a 39 a 40 c

41 b 42 c 43 b 44 d

45 d 46 b 47 c 48 a

49 d 50 c 51 a 52 b

53 b 54 d 55 b 56 a

57 a 58 b 59 b 60 c

61 d 62 a 63 a 64 b

65 c 66 b 67 d 68 d

69 d 70 d 71 c 72 a

73 d 74 b 75 c 76 a

77 c 78 b 79 b 80 a

81 c 82 b 83 b 84 a

85 b 86 c 87 b 88 c

89 d 90 a 91 a 92 c

93 c 94 c 95 d 96 b

97 c 98 a 99 a 100 c