SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 2

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 15 March 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q2

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Safe to drink

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

 The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Potable.

 

Group of Words: Safe to drink
One-word Substitute Concept: A word that replaces a descriptive phrase with a single term.
Explanation:

Potable means safe to drink or suitable for drinking, especially water.

Edible means safe to eat, not drink.

Nutritious means providing nourishment.

Portable means easy to carry, not related to drinking.

Final Sentence: The word potable is used to describe water or liquids that are safe to drink.
Conclusion: Potable is the correct one-word substitute.