SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 119

SSC CPO Tier II - 2 May 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q119

In the given sentence the underlined word may have been incorrectly spelt. Identify the option that rectifies the spelling. If there is no error in spelling, select ‘No error’.

The British Government claimed that the Jalianwala Bagh massacre was an inadvertant measure taken by the police.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. inadvertent.

Option 1 has the correct spelling of the word.

The correct spelling is inadvertent.

It refers to not focusing the mind on a matter, inattentive.

Example: An inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment.