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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way

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SSC CGL 2024 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (17-Sep-2024) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

Pragmatic

The most appropriate option that can be used as a one-word substitute for "Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way" is 3. Pragmatic.

Explanation of Options:

1. Stoic: A stoic person is one who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. While this involves a certain sensibility, it's about emotional control, not specifically practical problem-solving.

2. Sceptic: A sceptic is a person who tends to question or doubt accepted opinions. This refers to a questioning mindset, not a practical approach to problems.

3. Pragmatic: This means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. This perfectly aligns with "Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way."

4. Cynic: A cynic is a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons. This refers to a distrustful or pessimistic view of human nature, not a practical approach to tasks.

 

 

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