SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 21

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q21

Select the correct one-word substitution for the given words.
A collection of bees
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Swarm.

Correct word: Swarm
Meaning: A large group of bees (or other flying insects) moving together.
Example: A swarm of bees surrounded the flowering tree.

Meaning of the other words:
Stack: A neat pile of objects, usually arranged one on top of another.
Shoal: A large group of fish.
String: A thin piece of cord or a linear arrangement of items (like pearls or words).

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.