Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
lapidist in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 One Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
The person who cuts precious stones.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Lapidist
The correct answer is Option 3: "Lapidist."
A "lapidist" (also called a "lapidary") is a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones and gems. This exactly matches the given definition.
Why the other options are wrong:
• Option 1 – "Gemologist" is a scientist who studies and identifies gemstones; a gemologist analyses and evaluates gems but does not necessarily cut them. The cutter/polisher is specifically called a lapidist.
• Option 2 – "Polyglot" is a person who knows and uses several languages; unrelated.
• Option 4 – "Drover" is a person who drives cattle or sheep to market; unrelated.
lapidist – questions
Has lapidist been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – lapidist has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.