2026 · Q21
Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Pontoon and Platoon
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- APontoon means a wooden platform and Platoon means a bamboo structure
- BPontoon means a group of soldiers and Platoon means a series of bunkers
- CPontoon means a temporary bridge and Platoon means a group of soldiers
- DPontoon means a group of people and Platoon means a temporary bridge
Explanation
A pontoon is a floating structure used to support a temporary bridge; a platoon is a military unit — a group of soldiers. Option (C) states both meanings correctly. The distractors swap the two words or invent senses such as "wooden platform" and "bamboo structure".