Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) · SSC CPO 2022 T-1
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- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) Spelling
Which sentence contains a word that is spelled incorrectly?
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) The architect added an elegant stone columm to the entrance.
The misspelt word.
columm (wrong) → column (correct) = an upright pillar *(स्तंभ, खंभा)*.
It ends in a silent n after m — like *autumn, hymn, solemn, condemn*.
Why the others are fine.
#B business = trade, a commercial firm *(व्यापार, व्यवसाय)* — correct: busi-ness, one s after u, double s at the end.
#B acquisition = something bought or gained *(अधिग्रहण)* — correct, with the cq of *acquire*.
#B deadline = the latest time by which something must be done *(अंतिम समय-सीमा)* — correct.
Answer: The architect added an elegant stone columm to the entrance.
*Silent-n family: column, autumn, hymn, solemn, condemn — the n is written, not heard.* - SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Colomn
Answer: 3 – Colomn
Solution (Correct Option – 3: Colomn):
The word “Colomn” is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is “Column”, which refers to a vertical section or arrangement in a table, structure, or article.
Column – a vertical division or support (स्तंभ या खंड)
Why other options are correct:
Square – Correct spelling; a shape with four equal sides (चौकोर)
Scale – Correct spelling; means a measuring device or ratio (तराजू या पैमाना)
Peace – Correct spelling; means a state of calm or no conflict (शांति)
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Has column been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – column has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC CPO 2022 T-1.