SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 189

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q189

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
A new strategy had been devised by the marketing team to increase sales.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Passive sentence:

A new strategy had been devised by the marketing team… (Past Perfect Passive)

Rule:

had been + past participle → had + past participle (active)

So:

had been devised → had devised

Structure:

Subject (marketing team) + had devised + object (strategy)

Hindi meaning:

मार्केटिंग टीम ने बिक्री बढ़ाने के लिए एक नई रणनीति बनाई थी।