SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CGL - 09 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word.

Edible

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • Edible means something that is safe to eat, and Nutritive refers to something that provides nourishment or can be eaten.

  • The other options do not fit:

    • Noisome means unpleasant or harmful, often in terms of smell.
    • Mortal refers to something related to death or something that is not immortal.
    • Noxious means harmful or poisonous.
  • Therefore, Nutritive is the correct choice.