Select the one-word substitute for: a social system in which men hold the primary positions of power.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium One Word Substitutes MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the one-word substitute for: a social system in which men hold the primary positions of power.”
The accepted answer is B. Patriarchy. “Select the one-word substitute for: a social system in which men hold the primary positions of power.” is answered by Patriarchy (option B). Option A (“Uxorious”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Patriarchy. Option C (“Ambidextrous”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Patriarchy. Remaining alternatives (Herbivore) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Patriarchy is identified. One Word Substitutes questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. One Word Substitutes recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Uxorious
Why not A: “Uxorious” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Patriarchy. “Select the one-word substitute for: a social system in which men hold the primary positions of power.” is answered by Patriarchy (option B). Option A (“Uxorious”) does not match t
- B. Patriarchy ✓
- C. Ambidextrous
Why not C: “Ambidextrous” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Patriarchy. “Select the one-word substitute for: a social system in which men hold the primary positions of power.” is answered by Patriarchy (option B). Option A (“Uxorious”) does not match t
- D. Herbivore
Why not D: “Herbivore” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Patriarchy. “Select the one-word substitute for: a social system in which men hold the primary positions of power.” is answered by Patriarchy (option B). Option A (“Uxorious”) does not match t
Correct answer
B. Patriarchy
Explanation
“Select the one-word substitute for: a social system in which men hold the primary positions of power.” is answered by Patriarchy (option B). Option A (“Uxorious”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Patriarchy. Option C (“Ambidextrous”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Patriarchy. Remaining alternatives (Herbivore) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Patriarchy is identified. One Word Substitutes questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. One Word Substitutes recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: One Word Substitutes Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, vocabulary, one word substitution, NTS
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