11)

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who is trained for travelling into space

SSC CPO 2020

A)

scientist

B)

pilot

C)

physicist

D)

astronaut

12)

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Harsh or discordant sound

SSC CPO 2020

A)

monotony

B)

harmony

C)

cacophony

D)

symphony

13)

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
The dates when days and nights are of equal length

SSC CPO 2020

A)

equinox

B)

solstice

C)

eclipse

D)

stellar

14)

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A large bedroom for a number of people in an institution

SSC CPO 2020

A)

dormitory

B)

auditorium

C)

chamber

D)

apartment

15)

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Arrangement of events according to the dates of occurrence

SSC CPO 2020

A)

analogy

B)

chronology

C)

trilogy

D)

theology

16)

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
A large swarm of dogs was blocking the way.

SSC CPO 2020

A)

pack of

B)

No substitution required

C)

herd of

D)

school of

17)

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who believes everything easily

SSC CPO 2020

A)

plausible

B)

creditor

C)

reliable

D)

credulous

18)

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

SSC CPO 2020

A)

reccommend

B)

recommend

C)

recomend

D)

recommened

19)

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person of evil reputation

SSC CPO 2020

A)

renowned

B)

famous

C)

notorious

D)

icon

20)

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words
A deceased holy person’s remains or belongings kept for reverence

SSC CPO 2020

A)

relic

B)

trophy

C)

memento

D)

souvenir