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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 22

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q22

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Salt of the earth

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. A very good and honest person.

  • A very good and honest person is a suitable option.
  • The term "salt of the earth" means to characterize good, modest, and morally upright individuals.
  • Like salt's taste and preservation properties make it necessary for daily living, they are crucial to society's well-being. As a result, it characterizes a honest and good person.