SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 157

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q157

Choose the correct one-word substitution for the blank in the sentence below.
Despite knowing the importance of the assignment, Rahul kept delaying it until the last minute — a clear case of ________.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The sentence says:

“kept delaying it until the last minute”

This directly means:

putting things off / delaying work unnecessarily

Other options:

Exaggeration → overstatement

Temptation → desire to do something

Negotiation → discussion to reach agreement

Hindi meaning:

Procrastination = टालमटोल करना / काम को टालते रहना