SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 20

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 8 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q20

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

Following or occurring after death

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

 

Given word: Following or occurring after death
Meaning: Happening or coming after the death of the originator
Example: The author received a posthumous award for his contribution to literature.

Meaning of the other options:
Postponed: Delayed or deferred to a later time
Anointed: Officially chosen or consecrated
Anonymous: Unknown or unnamed

Hence, the chosen option is correct.