Which of the following words means the same as 'Diligent'?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which of the following words means the same as 'Diligent'?”
The accepted answer is B. Hardworking. Hardworking is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following words means the same as 'Diligent'” (option B). Option A (“Obedient”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hardworking. Option C (“Haughty”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hardworking. Remaining alternatives (Apathetic) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Hardworking is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Obedient
Why not A: “Obedient” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Hardworking. Hardworking is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following words means the same as 'Diligent'” (option B). Option A (“Obedient”) does not match the stem; it is
- B. Hardworking ✓
- C. Haughty
Why not C: “Haughty” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Hardworking. Hardworking is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following words means the same as 'Diligent'” (option B). Option A (“Obedient”) does not match the stem; it is
- D. Apathetic
Why not D: “Apathetic” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Hardworking. Hardworking is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following words means the same as 'Diligent'” (option B). Option A (“Obedient”) does not match the stem; it is
Correct answer
B. Hardworking
Explanation
Hardworking is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following words means the same as 'Diligent'” (option B). Option A (“Obedient”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hardworking. Option C (“Haughty”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hardworking. Remaining alternatives (Apathetic) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Hardworking is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Synonyms Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, vocabulary, synonyms
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