One Word Substitution # MCQs Practice set

Q.1 A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions is called?

Heretic
Agitator
Atheist
Skeptic
Explanation - A 'Heretic' is someone who challenges or goes against established religious or societal beliefs.
Correct answer is: Heretic

Q.2 A person who cannot speak is called?

Mute
Deaf
Dumb
Silent
Explanation - 'Mute' specifically refers to a person who is unable to speak.
Correct answer is: Mute

Q.3 One who is skilled in using hands is called?

Dexterous
Adroit
Handy
All of the above
Explanation - All the terms 'Dexterous', 'Adroit', and 'Handy' describe someone skilled with hands.
Correct answer is: All of the above

Q.4 A person who talks a lot is called?

Loquacious
Talkative
Garrulous
Verbose
Explanation - 'Loquacious' is a precise term for someone who talks excessively.
Correct answer is: Loquacious

Q.5 A person who cannot be defeated is called?

Invincible
Indomitable
Undefeated
All of the above
Explanation - 'Invincible' directly refers to someone who cannot be defeated.
Correct answer is: Invincible

Q.6 A person who loves books is called?

Bibliophile
Philomath
Scholar
Librarian
Explanation - A 'Bibliophile' is someone who loves or collects books.
Correct answer is: Bibliophile

Q.7 A person who avoids work is called?

Idler
Laggard
Sluggard
All of the above
Explanation - All these words describe someone who avoids work or is lazy.
Correct answer is: All of the above

Q.8 A person who cannot be heard is called?

Deaf
Mute
Silent
Unheard
Explanation - A 'Deaf' person is unable to hear.
Correct answer is: Deaf

Q.9 A person who takes care of plants is called?

Gardener
Horticulturist
Botanist
All of the above
Explanation - A 'Gardener' is someone who tends to and grows plants.
Correct answer is: Gardener

Q.10 A person who writes in support of a cause is called?

Advocate
Proponent
Campaigner
All of the above
Explanation - All options refer to someone who publicly supports a cause or idea.
Correct answer is: All of the above

Q.11 A person who cannot see is called?

Blind
Visually impaired
Sightless
All of the above
Explanation - 'Blind' is the standard term for someone unable to see.
Correct answer is: Blind

Q.12 A person who studies ancient objects is called?

Archaeologist
Historian
Anthropologist
Paleontologist
Explanation - An 'Archaeologist' studies ancient artifacts and remains.
Correct answer is: Archaeologist

Q.13 A person who cannot read is called?

Illiterate
Uneducated
Unlettered
All of the above
Explanation - 'Illiterate' refers to someone unable to read or write.
Correct answer is: Illiterate

Q.14 A person who fears heights is called?

Acrophobic
Claustrophobic
Aviophobic
None of the above
Explanation - 'Acrophobic' refers to someone with fear of heights.
Correct answer is: Acrophobic

Q.15 A person who writes poems is called?

Poet
Lyricist
Writer
Bard
Explanation - A 'Poet' is someone who writes poems.
Correct answer is: Poet

Q.16 A person who can predict the future is called?

Seer
Fortune-teller
Prophet
All of the above
Explanation - All these terms refer to someone who foretells events or predicts the future.
Correct answer is: All of the above

Q.17 A person who loves mankind is called?

Philanthropist
Humanitarian
Benefactor
All of the above
Explanation - 'Philanthropist' is a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others.
Correct answer is: Philanthropist

Q.18 A person who works secretly against government is called?

Traitor
Spy
Seditionist
All of the above
Explanation - A 'Seditionist' works against the government, often secretly, aiming to cause rebellion.
Correct answer is: Seditionist

Q.19 A person who avoids social work is called?

Egotist
Misanthrope
Selfish
All of the above
Explanation - 'Misanthrope' refers to a person who dislikes or avoids human society.
Correct answer is: Misanthrope

Q.20 A person who is present everywhere is called?

Omnipresent
Ubiquitous
Universal
All of the above
Explanation - 'Omnipresent' means being present everywhere at the same time.
Correct answer is: Omnipresent

Q.21 A person who eats everything is called?

Omnivore
Carnivore
Herbivore
All of the above
Explanation - 'Omnivore' refers to an organism that eats both plants and animals.
Correct answer is: Omnivore

Q.22 A person who believes in fate is called?

Fatalist
Optimist
Determinist
Predestinarian
Explanation - 'Fatalist' believes that all events are predetermined and inevitable.
Correct answer is: Fatalist

Q.23 A person who collects coins is called?

Numismatist
Philatelist
Collector
Antiquarian
Explanation - A 'Numismatist' specializes in collecting coins, currency, or medals.
Correct answer is: Numismatist

Q.24 A person who writes novels is called?

Novelist
Author
Writer
All of the above
Explanation - 'Novelist' specifically refers to a person who writes novels.
Correct answer is: Novelist

Q.25 A person who collects stamps is called?

Philatelist
Numismatist
Collector
All of the above
Explanation - A 'Philatelist' is someone who collects and studies stamps.
Correct answer is: Philatelist