SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Honour given for some achievement.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Laurel.

  • Laurel is the correct option.
  • In the past, laurel wreaths were presented as a sign of respect and triumph in classical Greece and Rome. It now symbolically denotes appreciation for accomplishment.
  • Compared to other options
    • Placard: This term usually refers to a notification or sign intended for public display; it is not usually used to recognize an accomplishment.
    • Party: A party is a social gathering that is not always intended to celebrate someone. It might be hosted in honour of an accomplishment.
    • Gift: A gift is more widely defined as any present given than as a token of appreciation for a particular accomplishment.