Asked in: SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1
rank and file in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The Chairman of our company takes care of the rank and file in the company.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Ordinary people
Explanation:
The idiom “rank and file” (साधारण कर्मचारी, नीचले स्तर के लोग, आम सदस्य) refers to the ordinary members of an organization, especially in contrast to its leaders or officers. It is commonly used in the context of workplaces, political parties, or unions to refer to the general body of people, not the top-level executives.
❌ Why other options are incorrect:
• Documents and files – Literal interpretation, not an idiom meaning
• Only the top rank people – Opposite meaning
• Officers – Refers to higher positions, not ordinary staff
✅ Therefore, the correct meaning of the idiom “rank and file” is: Ordinary people.
rank and file – questions
Has rank and file been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – rank and file has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.