SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q9

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

This compartment is reserved for military person.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. military personnel.

  • Definition: "Personnel" refers to people employed in a particular organization or engaged in a particular activity, especially in the military context, where it refers to members of the armed forces.
  • Usage: "Military personnel" is the standard term used to collectively refer to individuals serving in the military.
  • Grammatical Agreement: "Personnel" is the plural form of "person," so it correctly corresponds to the plural nature implied by "reserved for."