tenure
Asked in: SSC CGL 2025 T-1
tenure in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The philosopher's tenure at the institution was legendary.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Colonial tenure laws were challenged by activists.
In the given sentence, 'tenure' refers to the period of holding a position.
Option 3: 'tenure of pain' uses the word in a different sense (essence/character), serving as the homonym.
Options 1, 2, and 4 use 'tenure' in standard meanings (holding position / land tenure).
tenure – questions
Has tenure been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – tenure has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1.