SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 175

SSC CPO - 12 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q175

Direction: Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The old man (A)/ died for(B) / a heart attack(C)/today(D).

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The error in the preposition used with the verb "died."

Die of: Used for internal causes like diseases, hunger, or medical conditions.

Die from: Used for external causes like injuries or exhaustion.

Die for: Used when someone sacrifices their life for a cause or a country.