SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q78

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Smoking causes mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the
(1)______ risk; and it can replenish cells that actually (2)______ those of a person who has
never smoked. The (3)______ you smoke the more mutations you have. The (4)______ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can (5)______ to cancers in the lungs, oesophagus, larynx and pharynx.

Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the word that is different.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Plotter

The logic used here is:

Keyboard, Webcam, and Microphone are devices of a computer, whereas plotter is not a device.

Hence, option 1 is the odd one out.