crosier meaning in Hindi

crosier in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones

   Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
   The monk carried a carved crosier into the sanctuary.

   AThe florist added white crosiers to the bouquet.BThe bishop’s crosier gleamed under the candlelight.CThe museum displayed a gilded 14th-century crosier.DThe abbot’s ceremonial crosier was stolen.
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) The florist added white crosiers to the bouquet.

   In the given sentence ‘crosier’ means a bishop’s ceremonial staff.
   In botany, ‘crosier’ also means the coiled young frond of a fern – a different meaning with same spelling.
   Only option 1 uses ‘crosiers’ in the floral/plant sense (homonym).
   Other options use the ecclesiastical meaning.

crosier – questions

Has crosier been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – crosier has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1.

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