SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 177

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q177

Spot the correct spelling of a vine-pest genus.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Phylloxera is:

a vine pest (insect) that attacks grapevines

historically caused major damage to vineyards

Why others are incorrect:

Phylloxerae (incorrect form for genus)

Philoxera (misspelling)

Phyloxera (missing “l”)

Hindi meaning:

Phylloxera = अंगूर की बेल को नुकसान पहुँचाने वाला कीट