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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CGL Tier II English - 17/02/2018 • English • Q38

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Kiling of birds

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Avicide.

  1. Herbicide means a substance that is toxic to plants, used to destroy unwanted vegetation.
  2. Avicide means any substance (normally, a chemical) which can be used to kill birds.
  3. Vulpicide means the act of killing a fox other than by hunting it with hounds.
  4. Matricide means the killing of one's mother.

Option 2 expresses the meaning of the given words and hence becomes the correct answer.