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SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 55

SSC CPO - 9 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q55

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Which sport uses the terms 'advantage in' and 'advantage out'?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer – Tennis.

Explanation:

  • Deuce: When the scores of both players in a game become tied at 40-40, it is called 'Deuce'.
  • Advantage In: After Deuce, if the player serving wins the next point, it is called 'Advantage In'. To win the game, they require one more consecutive point.
  • Advantage Out: After Deuce, if the player receiving the serve (the receiver) wins the next point, it is called 'Advantage Out'.

Additional Facts:

  • Love: In tennis, a score of zero (0) is referred to as 'Love'.
  • Scoring Sequence: In tennis, points are counted as 15, 30, 40, and then 'Game'.
  • Grand Slam: There are four major tennis tournaments—the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.

Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:

  • Question: The terms 'Double Fault' and 'Ace' are associated with which sport?
  • Answer: Tennis.
  • Question: Which country is considered the birthplace of modern tennis?
  • Answer: England.
  • Question: Which Grand Slam tournament is also known as 'Roland Garros'?
  • Answer: French Open.