Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
berth; birth in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks.
Shyam has reserved a ________ in the train for his wife as she will be giving ________ to his child soon.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (08-July Shift 4))Answer & explanation
Answer: B) berth; birth
Correct Answer: berth; birth
Explanation:
• "Berth" refers to a sleeping place or seat in a train or ship, which makes sense in:
"Shyam has reserved a berth in the train for his wife..."
• "Birth" refers to the act of giving birth to a child, which fits in:
"...as she will be giving birth to his child soon."
Incorrect pairs:
• "birth; berth" – First word is wrongly used for train.
• "birth; birth" – Illogical: reserving a "birth" in train is incorrect.
• "berth; berth" – Second "berth" misused for childbirth.
Hence, the only correct and meaningful choice is:
berth; birth.
berth; birth – questions
Has berth; birth been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – berth; birth has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.