SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CHSL - 19 April 2021 - Shift 2 • English • Q7

Select the option which means the same as the group of words given.

Animals that live in water.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. aquatic

The meanings of the options are as follows.

  • Aquatic: Animals that live in water. They are adapted to an aquatic environment and can survive and thrive in water.

  • Aerial: Relating to the air or atmosphere. Animals that are aerial are adapted to living or moving through the air.

  • Terrestrial: Relating to land or the Earth. Animals that are terrestrial live on land and are adapted to life in this environment.

  • Arboreal: Relating to trees. Animals that are arboreal live in trees and are adapted to life in the treetops.

Thus, the correct option would be aquatic.