SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CHSL - 20 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q1

Identify Spot the error in the given sentence.
"Despite of being intelligent, he failed to qualify the exam."

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The error is in the phrase "Despite of". The word "despite" is a preposition that does not take the preposition "of" after it. The correct usage is simply "despite".