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Topic

One-Word Substitution

Asked 2 times in EPFO, peaking in 2016.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2016–2016
Span
2016
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in EPFO — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2016
  • Recurs across 1 years (2016–2016)

Across exams

EPFO · 2

How the concept evolved

216
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
EPFO2016
Which one of the following words can be used as a substitute for the phrase, "A nursery where children of working parents are cared for while their parents are at work"?
  1. A Sculler
  2. B Crèche ✓
  3. C Dormitory
  4. D Refectory
✓ Correct answer: (B)
English Language › Vocabulary
EPFO2016
Which one of the following words can be used as a substitute for the phrase, "That which cannot be taken by force"?
  1. A Impossible
  2. B Improbable
  3. C Impeccable
  4. D Impregnable ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
English Language › Vocabulary

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