One Word Substitution

Single word replacing a long descriptive phrase.

What's covered

This topic carries 36 questions in our bank, drawn from the SSC CGL syllabus and previous-year papers. Every question has a worked-out explanation.

PYQs by year

  • SSC CGL 2025 16 questions
  • SSC CGL 2024 17 questions
  • SSC CGL 2023 1 question
  • SSC CGL 2022 2 questions

Sample questions

  1. Q1 SSC CGL 2022

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

  2. Q2 SSC CGL 2022

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

  3. Q3 SSC CGL 2023

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A thing fit to eat.

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