Free MCQs for FPSC, NTS, PPSC, PMS, CSS & All Pakistan Exams 2026

Synonym of “indigenous” is __________?

A. wealthy
B. having stomach trouble
C. native
D. scholarly

 

Explanation:

The word indigenous means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native to a region.

In simple words: belonging naturally to a place.

So, the synonym of indigenous is native.

Real-Life Example
  • Kangaroos are indigenous to Australia.
  • Kangaroos are native to Australia.

Originally from a place = Indigenous / Native

Main Points for Exams
  • Indigenous means native or original to a region.
  • Native is its correct synonym.
  • Other options are unrelated meanings.
  • Therefore, Native is the correct answer.
  • Common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL exams.
Quick Memory Trick

🌍 Indigenous = Originally From Here
🏡 Native = Same Meaning

Foreign ↔ Indigenous
Indigenous ↔ Native ✔️

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