Asked in: SSC CPO 2025 T-1
will not pass muster in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Will not pass musterAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Will not meet required standards
Correct Answer: Option 1 — Will not meet required standards
Origin: 'Muster' originally meant a military inspection or roll call. To 'pass muster' meant to be accepted after inspection. 'Will not pass muster' therefore means failing to meet the required standard or quality.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 (Will not bring any excitement): Unrelated to inspection or standards.
Option 3 (Will not escape attention): Different meaning — 'muster' is about standards, not attention.
Option 4 (Will not create any disturbance): Completely unrelated to the idiom's meaning.
will not pass muster – questions
Has will not pass muster been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – will not pass muster has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1.