Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
arm in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Which of the following sentences uses the word "arm" with a different meaning from the others?
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) He broke his arm while playing football.
Correct Answer: Option 1 — "He broke his arm while playing football."
The word 'arm/arms' is used with two distinct meanings in these sentences:
Meaning 1 — 'arm' as a BODY PART (upper limb of the human body):
Option 1: 'He broke his ARM while playing football.' → 'arm' = the limb of the body (singular noun). ✓ — DIFFERENT meaning
Meaning 2 — 'arms' as WEAPONS / MILITARY EQUIPMENT (plural noun):
Option 2: 'developed advanced ARMS and missile systems' → 'arms' = weapons and military equipment. ✓
Option 3: 'used highly advanced ARMS' → 'arms' = weapons. ✓
Option 4: 'trained to use scientifically advanced ARMS' → 'arms' = weapons. ✓
Options 2, 3, and 4 all use 'arms' to mean weapons. Option 1 u
arm – questions
Has arm been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – arm has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.