Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1
lucrative in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Spelling
Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error.
Most hobbies are to some extent constructive, but that they may be useful is of secondary significance, and that they may be lucreative is a minor consideration.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) lucreative
Answer: c) lucreative
Solution:
• The correct spelling is lucrative, which means profitable or financially rewarding.
• Lucreative is a misspelling.
• All other words — constructive, significance, and consideration — are correctly spelled.
lucrative – profitable, money-making – लाभदायक
constructive – useful, helpful – रचनात्मक
significance – importance – महत्व
consideration – careful thought – विचार - SSC CPO 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Profitable, yielding financial gainAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Lucrative
Answer: 4 (Lucrative)
Solution (Correct Option - 4: Lucrative):
The phrase “profitable, yielding financial gain” is best expressed by the word “lucrative”, which means producing a great deal of profit or financial gain.
Example:
He left his job to start a lucrative online business.
Why other options are incorrect:
Ludicrous – means absurd or ridiculous (मूर्खतापूर्ण), not related to profit.
Luddite – a person who is opposed to new technology (पुरानी सोच वाला व्यक्ति), unrelated to financial gain.
Lugger – a small sailing ship, has nothing to do with profit.
Difficult Word Meanings:
Lucrative – profitable, money-making (लाभदायक)
Ludicrous – ridiculous, absurd (मूर्खतापूर्ण)
Luddite – one who
lucrative – questions
Has lucrative been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – lucrative has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1.