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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 6

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 04 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q6

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

A large group of people

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Horde.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

Correct Word: Horde

Meaning: A large group of people, usually moving together in a crowd, often in a noisy or uncontrolled way.

Example: A horde of fans surrounded the actor at the airport.

Meaning of the other options:

  • Congregation – A group of people gathered for religious worship

  • Posse – A group of people with a common purpose, often used for law enforcement

  • Population – The total number of people living in a place (not necessarily a group together)

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.