UPSC Aptitude Test - One word Substitution
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
The questions, out of the four alternatives.Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence
The study of maps
- (a)
Cartography
- (b)
Geography
- (c)
Geology
- (d)
Atlas
(1) cartography: the art or process of, drawing or making maps
(2) Geography: the scientific study of the earth's surface. physical features. divisions. products. population. etc,
(3) geology: the scientific study of the earth
(4) atlas: a book of maps
In the question, out of the fouralternatives, choose the one which can be substitued for the given words/sentence.
A man who helps a stranger or a person in difficulties is
- (a)
a samaritan
- (b)
a mercenary
- (c)
a stoic
- (d)
an altruist
(1) a samaritan (N.) : a person who gives help and sympathy to people who need it
(2) a mercenary (N.) : a soldier who will fight for any country/ group that offers payment
(3) a stoic (N.),:a person who is able to suffer pain/trouble without complaining/showing what they are feeling
(4) an altruist (N.) : someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
In the question, out of the fouralternatives, choose the one which can be substitued for the given words/sentence.
Continuing for a long period of time without interruption
- (a)
continuum
- (b)
recurring
- (c)
perpetual
- (d)
frequenting
(1) continuum (N.) : a series of similar items in which each is almost the same as the ones next to it but the last is very different from the flrst
(2) recurring (V.) : to happen again and again
(3) perpetual (Adj.): continuous; continuing for a long period of time without interruption
(4) frequenting (Adj.) : happening/doing something often
In the question, out of the fouralternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A person who enters without any invitation.
- (a)
Vandal
- (b)
Burglar
- (c)
Intruder
- (d)
Thief
Intruder
Out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Act of deceiving somebody in order to make money.
- (a)
Fraud
- (b)
Robbery
- (c)
Pickpocket
- (d)
Theft
(1) fraud: an act of deceiving somebody in order to make money
(2) robbery: the crime of stealing money or goods from a bank. shop/store. person using violence or threat
(3) Pickpocket: a person who steals money. etc. from other people's pockets. especially in crowded places
(4) theft: the crime of stealing something from a person or place
In the question, out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
To free someone from all blames
- (a)
Consolidate
- (b)
Flings
- (c)
Forbid
- (d)
Exonerate
Exonerate
Out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence
A list of books and writings of one author or one subject.
- (a)
Biography
- (b)
Lithography
- (c)
Bibliography
- (d)
Orthography
biography: story of one's life written by somebody else
lithography: the process of printing from a smooth surface
Bibliography: a list of books/ articles on a particular subject or of a particular author
orthography: the system of spellings in a language
In the question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
A person who collects coins.
- (a)
ornithologist
- (b)
numismatist
- (c)
philatelist
- (d)
coin collector
(1) ornithologist (N.): a person who studies birds
(2) numismatist (N.): a person who collects/studies coins/medals
(3) philatelist (N.): a person who collects/studies stamps
(4) coin collector (N.): a collector and student of money - collects coins 'with the aim to complete sets of coins
The question out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence
One who intervenes between two or more parties to settle differences
- (a)
Neutral
- (b)
Intermediary
- (c)
Judge
- (d)
Connoisseur
neutral: Impartial; unbiased
intermediary: mediator; a person/ organisation that helps other people/ organisation
to make an agreement by being a means of communication between them
judge: a person who decides who has won a competition
connoisseur: an expert on matters involving the Judgement of beauty. quality or skill in art. food/music.
Out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence
The operation of the body after death.
- (a)
Post-mortem
- (b)
Obiturary
- (c)
Homage
- (d)
Mortuary
Post-mortem: autopsy; a medical examination of the body of a dead person in order to find out how he died
Obituary: an article about some body's life and achievements. that is printed in a newspaper soon after he has died
homage: something that is said/ done to show respect for somebody
mortuary: morgue; a place/ room/building in which dead bodies are kept before they are buried/cremated
In the question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
Relating to kinship with the father.
- (a)
Patrilineal
- (b)
Fratrilineal
- (c)
Matrilineal
- (d)
Familial
(1) patrilineal (Adj.): the relationship between father and child that continues in a family with each generation
(3) matrilineal (Adj.): the relationship between mother and child that continues in a family with each generation
(4) familial (Adj.): related to or typical of a family
The question out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Body of singers
- (a)
Coir
- (b)
Quorum
- (c)
Quire
- (d)
Choir
coir: rough material made from the shells of coconuts used for making ropes. for covering flowers. etc.
quorum: the smallest num-ber of people who must be at a meeting before it can begin/ decisions can be made
quire: four sheets of paper folded to make eight leaves
choir: a group of people who sing together (in church services/public performances)
In the question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
Pertaining to sheep.
- (a)
Canine
- (b)
Bovine
- (c)
Ovine
- (d)
Feline
(1) Canine (N.): connected with dogs
(2) bovine (N.): connected with cows
(3) ovine (N.): connected with sheep
(4) feline (N.): connected with cats
The questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
One who breaks the law
- (a)
Aggressor
- (b)
Politician
- (c)
Transgressor
- (d)
Pedestrian
(3)
(1) aggressor: a person, country etc.that attacks first
(2) politician: a person connected with politics.
(3) transgressor: someone who violates a law or command
(4) pedestrian: a person who walks on a street rather than use a vehicle.
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A person who is greatly respected because of wisdom
- (a)
Veracious
- (b)
Vulnerable
- (c)
Venerable
- (d)
Verger
(3)
(1) veracious : habitualJy speaking the truth; precisely accurate
(2) vulnerable : weak and easily hurt physically/emotionally
(3) venerable : impressive by reason of age; profoundly honoured
(4) verger : an official whose job is to take care of the inside of a church and to perform some simple duties during church services
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A paper written by hand
- (a)
Handicraft
- (b)
Handiwork
- (c)
Manuscript
- (d)
Thesis
(1) Handicraft: activities such as sewing and making cloth that uses skill with your hands and artistic ability to make things
(2) Handiwork: work that you do. or something that you have made, especially using your artistic skill
(3) Manuscript: a copy of a book. a piece of music, etc. before it has been printed handwritten look/document
(4) Thesis: a long piece of writing completed by a student as a part of a university degree, based on his own research
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
To play the part of, and function as, some other person
- (a)
Imitate
- (b)
Pretend
- (c)
Impersonate
- (d)
Act
(4)
(1) imitate : to copy somebody/something
(2) pretend : to believe in a particular way. in order to make other people believe something that is not true
(3) impersonate : to pretend to be somebody else in order to trick people or to entertain them
(4) act : to do something; to behave in a particular way; to perform a part 'in a play/fIlm/function
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A figure of speech by which a thing is spoken of as being that which it only resembles
- (a)
Metaphor
- (b)
Simile
- (c)
Personification
- (d)
Alliteration
(1) metaphor: a word or phrase used for describing somebody/something else, in a way that is different from its normal use, in order to show that the two things have the same qualities and to make the description more powerful
(2) Simile: a word or phrase that compares something to something else, using the words like or as
(3) personification: the practice of representing objects, qualities, etc. as a human in art and literature
(4) alliteration: the use of the same letter/sound at the beginning of words that are close together
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
An established principle of practical wisdom
- (a)
Marxism
- (b)
Maxim
- (c)
Neologism
- (d)
Platonism
(1) Marxism: the political and economic theories of Karl Marx (1818-83) which explain the changes and developments in society as the result of opposition between the social classes
(2)Maxim: a well-knownphrase that expresses something that is usually true or that people think are a rule for sensible behavior
(3) Neologism: a new word/expression/a new meaning of a word
(4) PlatoDism: the ideas of the ancient Greek philosopher, Plato and those who followed him
In the question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
One who plays for pleasure rather than as a profession.
- (a)
player
- (b)
amateur
- (c)
performer
- (d)
actor
(2) amateur (N.): a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for enjoyment, not as a job
The questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
An object or portion serving as a sample
- (a)
Election
- (b)
Reference
- (c)
Popularity
- (d)
Referendum
(4)
(1) election: the process of choosing a person/a group of people for a position,especially a political position,by voting
(2) reference: the act of mentioning/looking for information/asking for help or advice
(3) popularity: the state of being Iiked,enjoyed or supported by a large number of people
(4) referendum: an occasion when all the people of a country can vote on an important issue
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A small room in a big house, hotel, ship etc. where glasses, dishes, spoons, food etc. are kept.
- (a)
Portico
- (b)
Pantry
- (c)
Mezzanine
- (d)
Kitchen
(1) Portico: a roof that is supported by columns; one that forms the entrance to a large building
(2) Pantry: a cupboard/closet or small room in a house, used for storing food; larder
(3) Mezzanine: a floor that is built between two floors of a building and is smaller than the other floors
In the question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
'Edible' means that which:
- (a)
can be edited
- (b)
can not be deleted
- (c)
edifying
- (d)
is worth eating
(4) Is worth eating
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Group of people living together in the same locality
- (a)
Neighbourhood
- (b)
Crowd
- (c)
Community
- (d)
Public
(1) neighborhood: a district/an area of a town - the people who live there
(2) Crowd: a large number of people gathered together in a public place in the streets at a sports ground, etc.
(3) community: all the people who live in the particular area, country, etc.
(4) public: connected with ordinary people in society in general
The questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A person who writes decoratively
- (a)
Calligrapher
- (b)
Collier
- (c)
Choreographer
- (d)
Cartographer
(1)
(1) Calligrapher: someone skilled in penmanship (calligraphy- beautiful writing done with a special pen/brush)
(2) collier: a ship that carries coal
(3) Choreographer: someone who creates new dance forms
(4) cartographer: a person who draws or makes maps
The questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences
Words uttered impiously about God
- (a)
Amoral
- (b)
Philosophy
- (c)
Logic
- (d)
Blasphemy
(4)
(1) amoral: not following any moral rules and not caring about right and wrong.
(2) philosophy: the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life.
(3) logic: sensible reasons for doing something.
(4) blasphemy: behaviour/ language that insults/shows a lack of respect for God/religion.
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
One who lives/survives on others/other lives.
- (a)
Expatriate
- (b)
Pesticide
- (c)
Parasite
- (d)
Refugee
3)
(1) Expatriate : a person living in a country that is not his own
(2t Pesticider : a chemical used for killing pests. especially insects
(3) Parasite : a small animal/plant that lives on or inside another animal/ plant and gets its food from it; a person who always relies on or benefits (from other people and gives nothing back)
(4) Refugee : a person who has been forced to leave his country/home. because there is a war or for political. religious or social reasons
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A man having no hair on the scalp
- (a)
Hoary
- (b)
Gaudy
- (c)
Naked
- (d)
Bald
(1) hoary: very old and well known and therefore no longer interesting
(2) gaudy: too brightly coloured in a way that lacks taste
(3) naked: not wearing any clothes; bare
(4) bald: having little or no hair on the head
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
One who loves all mankind
- (a)
Philologist
- (b)
Philosopher
- (c)
Philanthropist
- (d)
Philatelist
(1) philologist: a person who studies the development of a language
(2) philosopher: a person who studies/writes about the nature and meaning of the universe and human life
(3) philanthropist: a rich person who helps the poor and those in need
(4) philatelist: a person who collects/studies stamps
In the question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
Imposed a restriction on
- (a)
constipated
- (b)
conserved
- (c)
constrained
- (d)
construed
(1) constipated (Adj.): unable to get rid of waste material from the bowels easily
(2) constrained (Adj.): not natural; forced/too controlled
(3) construed (Adj.): to understand the meaning of a word. a sentence or an action in a particular way