pallium meaning in Hindi

pallium in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones

   Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
   The cleric wore a pallium for the festival.

   AThe theologian interpreted the pallium as a symbol of grace.BThe physician noted a pallium over the patient's brain.CThe vestment included the ancient pallium from Rome.DThe bishop draped the pallium ceremonially.
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) The physician noted a pallium over the patient's brain.

   Correct Answer: Option 2 — The physician noted a pallium over the patient's brain.
   In the original sentence, 'pallium' = a liturgical vestment (religious garment worn by clergy).
   In Option 2, 'pallium' is used in an anatomical/medical context — referring to the cerebral cortex (the outer layer of the brain). This is the scientific/medical meaning of pallium, entirely different from the ecclesiastical meaning.
   Why the others are wrong:
   Options 1, 3, and 4 all use 'pallium' in the same religious/ecclesiastical context (symbol of grace, ancient vestment from Rome, bishop's garment) — same meaning, not a homonym.

pallium – questions

Has pallium been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – pallium has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1.

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