SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 54

SSC Stenographer - 09 Sep 2026 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q54

In each of the following questions, a specific relationship is given between two words. Identify the word that shares a similar semantic relationship with the given pair. Choose the most appropriate option from the four choices given below.
Photosynthesis : Plants :: Fermentation : ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The relationship is based on the biological process and the organism that performs it:
• Photosynthesis is carried out by Plants.
• Similarly, Fermentation is a metabolic process primarily carried out by microorganisms such as Bacteria (and yeast).
Therefore, Bacteria is the correct option.