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One Word Substitution Questions

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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

(A) Democracy

(B) Demography

(C) Dysgraphia

(D) Dermatology

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Demography is the scientific study of population, including its size, structure, and distribution.


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Q :  

One who makes an active effort to promote human welfare

(A) Philanthropist

(B) Philosopher

(C) Philanderer

(D) Physicist

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

A philanthropist is someone who seeks to promote the well-being of others, often through charitable acts or donations.


Q :  

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
 Eternal; lasting forever or indefinitely

(A) Peristyle

(B) Perpetual

(C) Perplex

(D) Permissive

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Perpetual: Eternal; lasting forever or indefinitely.


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Q :  

A person who loves and collects books

(A) Booker

(B) Bibliophile

(C) Bookworm

(D) Biographer

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Bibliophile: A person who loves and collects books.



Q :  

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
 An outlook that is influenced by people from all over the world

(A) Cosmopolitan

(B) Epitome

(C) Unrefined

(D) Cantonment

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Cosmopolitan: An outlook influenced by people from all over the world.


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Q :  

Easily provoked

(A) Invincible

(B) Irascible

(C) Iridescent

(D) Irrational

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Irascible: Easily provoked.


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

Q :  

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.

(A) Squanderer

(B) Spendthrift

(C) Pacifist

(D) Philanthropist

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Philanthropist: A person known for noble deeds, kindness, and active efforts to promote human welfare.



Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Q :  

The study of earthquakes

(A) Geology

(B) Geography

(C) Topography

(D) Seismology

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Seismology: The study of earthquakes.


Q :  

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
 Feeling or showing extreme tiredness

(A) Vitalised

(B) Nervous

(C) Weary

(D) Drowsy

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Weary: Feeling or showing extreme tiredness.


Q :  

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
 A person in love with himself

(A) Narcissist

(B) Lunatic

(C) Stoic

(D) Polyglot

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Narcissist: A person in love with himself.


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