SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 187

SSC CPO - 9 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q187

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The manuscript contained a siglum to denote a textual variant.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The lab technician cleaned the siglum from the sample slide.

Explanation:

Siglum generally means a symbol or sign used in manuscripts/texts.

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

A, C, D → “siglum” used in textual/manuscript sense

B → used in a lab/scientific context (different sense)

Hindi meaning:

Siglum = चिह्न / संकेत (पाठ में प्रयोग होने वाला)