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Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

A place where dead bodies are kept temporarily

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SSC Stenographer 2025 Question Paper (06-Aug-2025) Shift 2
The correct answer is
Morgue

Vocabulary Substitution: Morgue Explained

The question asks to find a single word that can replace the phrase "A place where dead bodies are kept temporarily". Let's examine the options provided:

Analyzing the Options:

  • Dispensary: This is a place where medicines are prepared and sold or given out. It is unrelated to the storage of dead bodies.
  • Crematorium: This is a place, such as a building or a furnace, where dead bodies are cremated (burned). While related to the handling of the deceased, it's not primarily for temporary storage before identification or further arrangements.
  • Graveyard: This is a place where dead bodies are buried, also known as a cemetery. It is a final resting place, not a temporary holding area.
  • Morgue: This is a facility where dead bodies are kept for a short period, typically until they are identified, claimed by relatives, or until arrangements for burial or cremation are made. This perfectly matches the definition given in the question.

Conclusion:

Based on the definitions, a morgue is the correct substitute for the phrase "A place where dead bodies are kept temporarily".

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