JKSSB Sub Inspector 2022 Q4 solved answer

JKSSB Sub Inspector - English Language - 2022

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Question

Choose the correct word substitute for the following sentence: One who engages in an art, science, study, or sport for pleasure rather than payment

  1. A. amateur
  2. B. dramatist
  3. C. provocateur
  4. D. Professional

Answer

Correct option: A - amateur

An "amateur" is a person who pursues an activity -- such as a sport, art, or science -- purely for personal enjoyment or passion, without receiving financial compensation. The word comes from the Latin "amator" meaning "lover of." This contrasts with a professional, who earns money from the same activity. An amateur participates because of intrinsic motivation, not monetary reward.