Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1
apostle in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 One Word Substitution
Choose the one word substitute for the below sentence.
Arjun's tireless efforts and innovative ideas made him a pioneer of a reform movement.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Apostle
Meaning: apostle = an early, enthusiastic leader and advocate of a cause or reform *(किसी सुधार या आंदोलन का अग्रदूत, प्रचारक)*.
The sentence calls Arjun `a pioneer of a reform movement` — he leads it and spreads it.
That is exactly an apostle of the movement.
Origin.
Greek *apostolos* = one who is sent out.
The twelve Apostles were sent to spread Christ's teaching; the word then widened to any leading champion of a cause.
Why the others are wrong.
• follower = one who comes after and supports a leader *(अनुयायी)* — a pioneer leads, he does not follow.
• conformist = one who keeps to accepted rules and customs *(रूढ़िवादी, परंपरा का पालन करने वाला)* — the opposite of a reformer.
• opponent =
apostle – questions
Has apostle been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – apostle has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1.