SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q25

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

Plants of a particular region

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Flora.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Flora: Refers to the plant life or vegetation of a particular region or ecosystem.
  • Flinch: To make a sudden, involuntary movement as a result of fear, pain, or surprise.
  • Fauna: Refers to the animal life of a particular region or ecosystem.
  • Flotsam: Refers to the wreckage or debris of a ship or its cargo that is floating on the surface of the water. In a figurative sense, it can also refer to any debris or unwanted material that is left behind or discarded.

Thus, the most appropriate one word substitution for the given word is Flora.