Directions: Select the misspelt word.

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SSC CHSL 2020 Official Paper 1 (Held On: 12 April 2021 Shift 1)
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  1. tarriff
  2. parachute
  3. partner
  4. sergeant

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Option 1 : tarriff
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The correct answer is 'tarriff' i.e. this word is misspelled.

Key Points

  • Let us explore the options:-
    • Tarriff: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
      • The correct spelling is 'Tariff' and it means a tax that has to be paid on goods coming into a country. (देश में आयातित सामान पर लगने वाला कर; आयात शुल्‍क)
    • Parachute means a piece of equipment that opens and lets the person fall to the ground slowly when he/she jumps from a plane. (विमान से छलाँग लगाने वाले व्‍यक्ति द्वारा धीमी गति से ज़मीन पर उतरने के लिए प्रयुक्त हवाई छतरी)
    • Partner means a person or group that takes part with another or others in doing something. (एक व्यक्ति या समूह जो कुछ करने में दूसरे या दूसरों के साथ भाग लेते हैं)
    • Sergeant means an officer with a low position in the army or air force. (थल सेना या वायुसेना में निम्‍न श्रेणी का अधिकारी)
       

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

  • Example of 'Tariff' in a sentence:
    • A general tariff was imposed on foreign imports.
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