Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1
paraphernalia in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Spelling
One of these words is spelled incorrectly. Pick it:
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Paraphanalia
Rule: spell a Greek or Latin loan by the element it is built on.
Paraphernalia is medieval Latin from Greek *para-* (beside) + *pherne* (a dowry).
It first meant the property a bride kept beside her dowry — hence the odds and ends that go with something.
That *pherne* must survive as the block -pher-: P-A-R-A-P-H-E-R-N-A-L-I-A.
Meaning: paraphernalia = the many small articles or pieces of equipment needed for an activity *(साज़-सामान, तामझाम)*.
The paper prints Paraphanalia — *-phan-* where *-pher-* belongs, losing both the e and the r — so option 3 is the misspelt word.
Why the others are wrong.
• Camouflage = a disguise that makes something blend into its surroundings *(छद्मावरण, छलावरण)*
paraphernalia – questions
Has paraphernalia been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – paraphernalia has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1.