SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 03 Aug 2022 - Shift 3

3 August 2022 • 100 questions

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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.

Identify the main theme of the passage.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The corret answer is option 3 i.e. The sunflower’s leaves, flower and seeds have varied economic and ornamental uses..

Line to refer: “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.”

Explanation:

The passage describes how different parts of the sunflower are used in many economic ways and also have ornamental value.

It focuses on how useful the sunflower is in many different areas, not just one.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

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