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fanon in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones

   Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
   The fanon rested on the Pope's shoulder during Mass.

   AThe theologian lectured on the fanon's origin in Rome.BThe tailor stitched the edge of the fanon carefully.CThe critic analyzed Fanon's theory of postcolonial identity.DThe cardinal wore the fanon over his chasuble.
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) The critic analyzed Fanon's theory of postcolonial identity.

   In the given sentence, 'fanon' is the ecclesiastical vestment worn by the Pope.
   Options 1, 2 and 4 also use 'fanon' in the same religious / vestment sense.
   Option 3 uses 'Fanon' as a proper noun — referring to Frantz Fanon, the philosopher famous for postcolonial theory. This is the same spelling but a different meaning, i.e., a homonym.
   Hence the correct option is 3.

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Has fanon been asked in SSC exams?

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

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