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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 4

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 03 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q4

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

The common sunflower is valuable from an economic as well as from an ornamental point of view. The leaves are used as fodder, the flowers yield a yellow dye, and the seeds contain oil and are used for food. The sweet yellow oil obtained by compression of the seeds is considered equal to olive or almond oil for table use. Sunflower oil cake is used for stock and poultry feeding. The oil is also used in soap and paints and as a lubricant. The seeds may be eaten dried, roasted or ground into nut butter and are common in birdseed mixes.

Which of the following facts is mentioned in the given passage?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The sunflower’s leaves, flowers and seeds have many uses.

 

Line to refer: “The leaves are used as fodder, the flowers yield a yellow dye, and the seeds contain oil and are used for food.”

Explanation: The passage clearly mentions that each part of the sunflower is useful.

  • Leaves: for fodder

  • Flowers: for dye

  • Seeds: for oil and food

This fact is directly stated in the passage.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.