General English One Word Substitution Jkssb Mcqs (327 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 21 Discuss

A person who claims that nothing is known or can be known of the existence of god

A
atheist
B
agnostic
C
theist
D
pantheist

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Agnostics believe the existence of God is unknown, whereas atheists deny it.
Question 22 Discuss

A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army primarily for money

A
patriot
B
martyr
C
mercenary
D
traitor

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A mercenary fights for personal gain, usually financial, rather than ideology.
Question 23 Discuss

A person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge

A
professional
B
dilettante
C
expert
D
connoisseur

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A dilettante dabbles in an art or field superficially.
Question 24 Discuss

A person who has had long experience in a particular field

A
novice
B
tyro
C
veteran
D
apprentice

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A veteran is someone with extensive experience in an occupation.
Question 25 Discuss

A person who is new to a job or situation

A
expert
B
veteran
C
novice
D
master

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A novice, tyro, or greenhorn refers to a beginner.
Question 26 Discuss

An expert judge in matters of taste especially in fine arts

A
gourmet
B
critic
C
connoisseur
D
amateur

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A connoisseur has deep knowledge and judgment in matters of culture and art.
Question 27 Discuss

A person displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism

A
jingoist
B
traitor
C
pacifist
D
philanthropist

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Jingoism or chauvinism implies a prejudiced, blind loyalty to one's own group.
Question 28 Discuss

A person who believes that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable

A
optimist
B
pessimist
C
fatalist
D
cynic

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A fatalist believes that human action has no influence on outcomes.
Question 29 Discuss

A person who is supremely self centered

A
altruist
B
egoist
C
humble
D
modest

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

An egoist is entirely motivated by self-interest.
Question 30 Discuss

A person who claims to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case

A
hypocrite
B
martyr
C
saint
D
prophet

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

A hypocrite pretends to have virtues or moral beliefs they do not possess.