Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · IB ACIO 2023 T-1
cynosure in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Spelling
Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is already correct, choose Option "No replacement required".
The new technology became the cynuosure of the tech industry, drawing attention from all over.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) cynosure
Correct Answer: Option 3 — cynosure
The underlined word " cynuosure " is misspelt. The correct spelling is "cynosure" — meaning a person or thing that is the centre of attention or admiration.
Correct sentence: The new technology became the cynosure of the tech industry, drawing attention from all over.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 — " cyniosure ": incorrect; inserts an extra " i " after " cyn ."
Option 2 — " cinosure ": incorrect; changes "cy" to "ci" at the start.
Option 4 — "No replacement required": incorrect; the underlined word is misspelt and must be replaced. - IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Vocabulary
Select the option in which the word ‘cynosure’ is used correctly.
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) My sister and I were the __cynosure__ of all eyes when we entered the office; we had just been awarded special positions in the organisation.
Explanation:
The word cynosure means the centre of attention or admiration (सबकी निगाहों का केंद्र, आकर्षण का केंद्र).
• Option 1: Potholes/debris being the cynosure is incorrect, as it's a negative thing and not about admiration or attraction.
• Option 2: "Met with cynosure" is incorrect usage; cynosure isn’t an emotion/reaction.
• Option 3: "Had a cynosure in my nose" is meaningless.
• Option 4: "Were the cynosure of all eyes" is correct usage because it means to be the focus or centre of attention.
So, option 4 is correct.
cynosure – questions
Has cynosure been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – cynosure has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, IB ACIO 2023 T-1.