SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 178

SSC Stenographer - 15 Sep 2026 - Shift 2 • English • Q178

Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.
A place where animals are slaughtered

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Abattoir
Explanation
• An abattoir (also known as a slaughterhouse) is a specialized facility where animals are butchered for meat.
• Example: The livestock was taken to the municipal abattoir under strict hygiene regulations.Word | Meaning
Abattoir | A place where animals are butchered for food
Aviary | A large cage or enclosure for housing birds
Apiary | A collection of beehives where bees are raised
Aquarium | A transparent tank of water where fish and aquatic creatures are kept