SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 188

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q188

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The bishop outlined the duties of a prebendary.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

In the question:

“prebendary” refers to a church official/clergyman.

A homonym requires the same word used in a different meaning.

A, C, D → “prebendary” used in the same religious sense

B → used in a financial/legal context (trust fund) → different meaning

Hindi meaning:

Prebendary = चर्च का अधिकारी (धार्मिक पद)