Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
council/counsel in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
"The special _____ members decided to seek legal _____ before taking the final decision."Answer & explanation
Answer: C) council, counsel
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "council, counsel"
These two words are homophones (both pronounced /ˈ kaʊnsəl /) but have different meanings:
"Council" (noun) = an advisory or deliberative body; a group of people elected or appointed to manage the affairs of a town, organisation , or institution.
→ 'The special council members' = members of a special committee/governing body. ✓
"Counsel" (noun) = advice, especially formal legal advice; also a barrister or other legal adviser.
→ 'to seek legal counsel' = to seek legal advice/a lawyer. ✓
Full sentence: The special council members decided to seek legal counsel before taking the final decision. ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'council, counci
council/counsel – questions
Has council/counsel been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – council/counsel has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.