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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 77

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q77

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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.

Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the
given pair of words.

Tissues: Histology

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Amphibians: Herpetology.

The logic used here is:

Tissues: Histology

Histology is the study of the tissue's anatomy, structure, and role. 

Similarly,

Amphibians: Herpetology

Herpetology is the study of amphibians and reptiles. 

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.