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SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 184

SSC CPO Tier II - 2 May 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q184

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Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

Coronations have remained much the same for more than 1,000 years. The British ceremony is the only remaining event of its type in Europe. However, Buckingham Palace has said that although the coronation will be "rooted in longstanding traditions", it will also "reflect the monarch's role today and look towards the future". It is likely to be shorter and smaller in scale than Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation, with a wider range of religions represented. The coronation procession is also expected to be more modest. Queen Elizabeth's procession had 16,000 participants and took 45 minutes to pass any stationary point on the 7km (4.3 miles) route. This time the King and Queen Consort will travel to Westminster Abbey in the King's procession, and return to Buckingham Palace in a larger coronation procession, where they will be joined by other members of the Royal Family. There are several stages to the service: The recognition: While standing beside the Coronation Chair, the monarch is presented to those gathered in the Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The congregation shouts "God Save the King!", and trumpets sound. The oath: The sovereign swears to uphold the law and the Church of England. The anointing: The King's ceremonial robe is removed and he sits in the Coronation Chair. A gold cloth is held over the chair to conceal the King from view. The Archbishop of Canterbury anoints the King's hands, breast and head with holy oil made to a secret recipe but known to contain ambergris, orange flowers, roses, jasmine and cinnamon. The investiture: The sovereign is presented with items including the Royal Orb, representing religious and moral authority; the Sceptre, representing power; and the Sovereign's Sceptre, a rod of gold topped with a white enamelled dove, a symbol of justice and mercy. Finally, the Archbishop places St Edward's Crown on the King's head. The enthronement and homage: The King leaves the Coronation Chair and moves to the throne. Peers kneel before the monarch to pay homage The Queen Consort will then be anointed in the same way and crowned.

What happens during the investiture stage?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The king is presented with the regalia.

Regalia means the emblems or insignia of royalty, especially the crown, sceptre, and other ornaments used at a coronation.

From the passage, we understand that during the investiture stage Royal Orb, the Sceptre, and the Sovereign's Sceptre are given. These are Regalia.

Lines to refer:

"....The investiture: The sovereign is presented with items including the Royal Orb, representing religious and moral authority; the Sceptre, representing power; and the Sovereign's Sceptre, a rod of gold topped with a white enamelled dove, a symbol of justice and mercy..."