Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1
permit in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
He wanted to buy some books, but his purse did not permit that.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) grant
Answer: 1
Solution (Correct Option – 1: grant):
In the sentence, the word “permit” means to allow or give permission.
The most appropriate synonym is “grant”, which also means to allow or give consent to something.
Example: His health did not permit him to travel. → His health did not grant him the ability to travel.
Why other options are incorrect:
tolerate – Means to endure or accept something unpleasant (सहन करना), not the same as giving permission.
patent – Means a legal right for an invention (पेटेंट), unrelated here.
warrant – Means to justify or authorise (औचित्य प्रदान करना), but not directly equal to "permit" in this context.
Difficult Word Meanings:
Permit – To allow or give permis
permit – questions
Has permit been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – permit has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1.