Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
alma mater in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution
Which of the following describes "alma mater"?
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) A school or college that one has attended
Correct Answer: Option 2 — "A school or college that one has attended"
"Alma mater" (Latin: literally 'nourishing mother' or 'fostering mother') = the school, college, or university that a person previously attended as a student.
Usage: 'She returned to her alma mater to deliver a lecture.' = She went back to the school/university she attended. ✓
Etymology: Latin 'alma' (nourishing, kind) + 'mater' (mother). The term likens an educational institution to a nurturing mother that 'nourishes' students with knowledge. ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'A place where one works' = a workplace, office, or employer. This would better describe 'employer' or 'workplace,' not 'alma mater.' 'Alma m
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Has alma mater been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – alma mater has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.