SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q23

Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined word in the given sentence.

There is no reason for him to be angry.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • Reason means the cause of an event or situation or something that provides an excuse or explanation.
  • Logic means reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
  • Thus Logic can replace Reason in the sentence.
  • Meaning of the other words:
    • Sanity: the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; sound mental health.
    • Lucidity: clarity of expression; intelligibility.
    • Argument: an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.