Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1
posthumously in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Posthumusly
Answer: 2
Solution (Correct Option – 2: Posthumusly):
The incorrect spelling is “Posthumusly”. The correct spelling is “Posthumously”, which means after the death of the person (मरणोपरांत).
For example: He was awarded the medal posthumously.
Why other options are correct:
Cushion – Correctly spelt; a soft pillow or pad (गद्दी, तकिया)
Scientist – Correctly spelt; a person who studies or practices science (वैज्ञानिक)
Laboratory – Correctly spelt; a place for scientific experiments (प्रयोगशाला)
Difficult Word Meaning:
Posthumously – After death (मृत्यु के बाद) - IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Vocabulary
Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the underlined word:
Statement: Her last novel was published posthumously.
i. She portrayed the protagonist of her novel as a pessimistic character struggling with depression.
ii. She could not enjoy the appreciation that her novel received as it was published after her death.
iii. She was awarded the highest honour and felicitated for her great piece of writing.
iv. Her novel became a best seller and she became famous overnight.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) only ii is correct
Explanation:
Posthumously means "after the death of the person" (मृत्यु के बाद).
• i: Talks about the character’s nature, not the timing of the publication (कहानी के पात्र का वर्णन).
• ii: Correct—she could not enjoy the appreciation because the novel was published after her death (मृत्यु के बाद प्रकाशित हुआ).
• iii: Talks about receiving honours, not related to the timing of publication (सम्मान मिलना; समय नहीं).
• iv: Talks about bestseller status and fame, not about posthumous publication (लोकप्रियता, मृत्यु के बाद नहीं).
So, only ii is correct as it correctly concludes the meaning of "posthumously".
posthumously – questions
Has posthumously been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – posthumously has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1.