SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 174

SSC CPO - 9 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q174

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.'

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Anecdote means a short, interesting or amusing story about a real person or event.

Other options:

Tale = general story (not necessarily real)

Allegory = symbolic story with deeper meaning

Biography = detailed life story of a person

Hindi Meaning:

Anecdote = छोटी रोचक/मनोरंजक सच्ची घटना या कहानी