SSC CGL (Prelims) English: One Word Substitution questions with solutions

Q1. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A place to park aeroplanes

1. Hanger
2. Depot
3. Shed
4. Hangar

Answer: Hangar

A building used for parking or storing aeroplanes is called a hangar. “Hanger” is a different word and does not mean an aircraft parking place.

Q2. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Athens was suffering under the rule of a powerful small group that had no concern for the people's welfare.

1. a democracy
2. an oligarchy
3. a monarchy
4. a missionary

Answer: an oligarchy

A powerful small group ruling a state is called an oligarchy. The sentence describes rule by a few people with power and no concern for public welfare.