SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 157

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q157

Select the most appropriate homonym.

The company refused to back the project. 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The question asks to identify the correct meaning of the word "back" as used in the sentence: "The company refused to back the project."

In this sentence, "back" is used as a verb meaning to provide financial assistance, endorsement, or encouragement to an undertaking.

Finish: To complete or end something.

Leave: To depart or go away from.

Pack: To fill a bag or container with items.

‘Support’ is the correct answer.