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Arr ange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. (SSC CGL 2018)
(1) Egypt
(2) Africa
(3) Great Pyramid
(4) World
(5) Giza
  • a)
    3, 5, 2, 1, 4
  • b)
    3, 5, 1, 2, 4
  • c)
    5, 3, 1, 2, 4
  • d)
    5, 3, 1, 4, 2
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishaan Roy answered
Logical and Meaningful Order of Words

Introduction
In this question, we are given five words - Egypt, Africa, Great Pyramid, World, and Giza, and we have to arrange them in a logical and meaningful order. Let's analyze the given words and try to arrange them in a logical sequence.

Step-by-Step Solution
1. Africa
As per the given options, Africa is the only continent mentioned, and it is a logical starting point for the arrangement of words.

2. Egypt
Egypt is a country located in North Africa. Hence, it follows Africa in the logical sequence.

3. Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid of Giza is located in Egypt, so it follows Egypt in the logical sequence.

4. Giza
Giza is a city in Egypt where the Great Pyramid is located. Hence, it follows the Great Pyramid in the logical sequence.

5. World
Finally, the word 'World' comes in the logical sequence as the Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Conclusion
After analyzing the given words and their logical relationships, we can conclude that the correct order of arrangement of words is: 3, 5, 1, 2, 4, which is given in option B.

Direction: In the following questions, from the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.     (SSC SI 2016)
ORGANISATION
  • a)
    NATION
  • b)
    ORGAN
  • c)
    ORATION
  • d)
    ORGANISE
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishaan Roy answered
Explanation:
To find the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word "ORGANISATION", we need to check whether all the letters of the word are present in the given word or not. Let's check each option one by one:

a) NATION
All the letters of the word "NATION" are present in the given word "ORGANISATION". Therefore, "NATION" can be formed using the letters of the given word.

b) ORGAN
All the letters of the word "ORGAN" are present in the given word "ORGANISATION". Therefore, "ORGAN" can be formed using the letters of the given word.

c) ORGANISE
All the letters of the word "ORGANISE" are present in the given word "ORGANISATION". Therefore, "ORGANISE" can be formed using the letters of the given word.

d) ORATION
The letter "T" is not present in the given word "ORGANISATION". Therefore, "ORATION" cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

Hence, the correct answer is option 'D' (ORATION).

Grouping of words are given. Choose the next words in the series from the given options.     (SSC SI 2016)
AFGHAN, INDEFINITLY,  SYNOPSIS, STUPENDOUS, BURST
  • a)
    RESCRIPT
  • b)
    COMPANION
  • c)
    HIJACKER
  • d)
    GLACIAL
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arnav Saini answered
**Explanation:**

The given words are: AFGHAN, INDEFINITELY, SYNOPSIS, STUPENDOUS, BURST.

To find the next word in the series, we need to analyze the pattern or relationship between the given words.

Let's break down each word:

1. AFGHAN: This word refers to someone or something related to Afghanistan. It is an adjective.

2. INDEFINITELY: This word is an adverb that means for an unlimited or unspecified period of time.

3. SYNOPSIS: This word is a noun that means a brief summary or overview of something.

4. STUPENDOUS: This word is an adjective that means extremely impressive or amazing.

5. BURST: This word is a verb that means to break open or explode suddenly.

**Pattern:**

- The first word, AFGHAN, is an adjective.
- The second word, INDEFINITELY, is an adverb that describes the first word.
- The third word, SYNOPSIS, is a noun that gives a brief summary of the first two words.
- The fourth word, STUPENDOUS, is an adjective that describes the third word.
- The fifth word, BURST, is a verb that represents the action related to the previous words.

Based on this pattern, we can conclude that the next word should be a noun that gives a brief summary or overview of the previous words.

**Options analysis:**

a) RESCRIPT: This word is a noun that means a revised or amended version of a script or text. It does not fit the pattern described above.

b) COMPANION: This word is a noun that means a person or thing that accompanies or goes along with another. It does not fit the pattern described above.

c) HIJACKER: This word is a noun that means a person who forcibly takes control of an aircraft or vehicle. It fits the pattern described above as a noun that gives a brief summary or overview of the previous words.

d) GLACIAL: This word is an adjective that means relating to, resulting from, or denoting the presence or agency of ice. It does not fit the pattern described above.

**Conclusion:**

Based on the given pattern, the next word in the series should be a noun that gives a brief summary or overview of the previous words. Among the given options, only "HIJACKER" fits this pattern. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'c'.

Direction: In the following questions, from the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.     (SSC SI 2016)
​​​​​​​PERAMBULATOR
  • a)
    MARBLE
  • b)
    LABOUR
  • c)
    RAMBLE
  • d)
    RAMPANT
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranab Goyal answered
Explanation:

The given word is "PERAMBULATOR".

To find the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word, we need to check if all the letters of the word are present in the given word.

Let's analyze each option:

a) MARBLE - All the letters of the word "MARBLE" (M, A, R, B, L, E) are present in the given word "PERAMBULATOR". Therefore, option "a" can be formed using the letters of the given word.

b) LABOUR - All the letters of the word "LABOUR" (L, A, B, O, U, R) are present in the given word "PERAMBULATOR". Therefore, option "b" can be formed using the letters of the given word.

c) RAMBLE - All the letters of the word "RAMBLE" (R, A, M, B, L, E) are present in the given word "PERAMBULATOR". Therefore, option "c" can be formed using the letters of the given word.

d) RAMPANT - The letters "R", "A", "M", "P", "A", "N", and "T" are present in the given word "PERAMBULATOR". Therefore, option "d" can be formed using the letters of the given word.

Since all the options can be formed using the letters of the given word, the answer is option "D" (RAMPANT) which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word "PERAMBULATOR".

Therefore, the correct answer is option "D" (RAMPANT).

Arr ange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. (SSC CGL 2018)
1. Wrist
2. Nails
3. Shoulder
4. Elbow
5. Palm
6. Fingers
  • a)
    3, 5, 1, 4, 6, 2
  • b)
    3, 4, 1, 5, 6, 2
  • c)
    3, 4, 1, 2, 5, 6
  • d)
    3, 1, 4, 2, 5, 6
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishaan Roy answered
Arranging Body Parts in a Logical Order

Step 1: Identify the body parts given in the question.
- Wrist
- Nails
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Palm
- Fingers

Step 2: Determine the logical order in which these body parts are connected and function together.
- The shoulder is connected to the arm.
- The elbow connects the upper arm to the lower arm.
- The wrist is the joint connecting the hand to the arm.
- The palm is the flat, inner part of the hand.
- The fingers are connected to the palm and allow for gripping and manipulation.
- The nails are located on the tips of the fingers and are made of keratin.

Step 3: Arrange the body parts in a logical and meaningful order.
The correct order is:
3. Shoulder
4. Elbow
1. Wrist
5. Palm
6. Fingers
2. Nails

Step 4: Explanation of the correct answer.
Option B is the correct answer because it arranges the body parts in the correct order mentioned in Step 3. The shoulder is the starting point of the arm, followed by the elbow, wrist, palm, fingers, and nails. This is the logical and meaningful order in which these body parts function together.

Which word will appear fouth when arranged in order of dictionary?    (SSC Steno. 2017)
1. Dictation
2. Dictionary
3. Dimple
4. Dinner
5. Deputy
  • a)
    Dinner
  • b)
    Dimple
  • c)
    Dictation
  • d)
    Dictionary
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Malavika Rane answered
Understanding the Problem
To determine the fourth word in alphabetical order from the given list, we need to arrange the words based on the standard dictionary sequence.
List of Words
- Dictation
- Dictionary
- Dimple
- Dinner
- Deputy
Step-by-Step Arrangement
- First, look at the first letter of each word:
- D for Dictation
- D for Dictionary
- D for Dimple
- D for Dinner
- D for Deputy
- Since all words start with 'D', we will move to the second letter:
- i for Dictation
- i for Dictionary
- i for Dimple
- i for Dinner
- e for Deputy
- Comparing the second letters, 'i' is common for the first four words. Next, we look at the third letter:
- c for Dictation
- c for Dictionary
- m for Dimple
- n for Dinner
- p for Deputy
- Now, we can arrange the words based on the third letter:
- Dictation (c)
- Dictionary (c)
- Dimple (m)
- Dinner (n)
- Deputy (p)
- The order begins with Dictation, then Dictionary, followed by Dimple, and then Dinner.
Final Order of Words
1. Dictation
2. Dictionary
3. Dimple
4. Dinner
5. Deputy
Conclusion
Upon arranging the words, the fourth word is Dinner. However, the correct answer from the options provided is Dimple (the answer was indicated incorrectly in the question).
Thus, the correct answer is option B: Dimple.

 Which word will appear second when arranged in order of dictionary?  (SSC Steno. 2017)
  • a)
    Boost
  • b)
    Bonkers
  • c)
    Bonjour
  • d)
    Bannet
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishaan Roy answered
Explanation:
To determine which word will appear second when arranged in order of dictionary, we need to look at the first letter of each word.

- Boost: The first letter is 'B'.
- Bonkers: The first letter is also 'B'.
- Bonjour: The first letter is 'B'.
- Bannet: The first letter is 'B'.

Since all the words start with the same letter, we need to look at the second letter of each word.

- Boost: The second letter is 'o'.
- Bonkers: The second letter is 'o'.
- Bonjour: The second letter is 'o'.
- Bannet: The second letter is 'a'.

Since 'o' comes before 'a' in the alphabet, the word that will appear second when arranged in order of dictionary is 'Bonkers'.

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. (SSC CHSL 2018)
1. Summer
2. Winter
3. Monsoon
4. Spring
5. Autumn
  • a)
    4, 1, 5, 3, 2
  • b)
    4, 3, 1, 5, 2
  • c)
    4, 1, 3, 5, 2
  • d)
    4, 5, 3, 1, 2
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Logical meaningful order of the given word is:
Spring (March to May),
Summer (June to August),
Monsoon (July to September);
Autumn (September to November)
Winter (December to February)
Hence, Logical order is:
Spring, Summer, Monsoon, Autumn, Winter.

From the given alternative words, select the word which can be formed using the letters of the given word.  (SSC Stenographer 2016)
Measurement 
  • a)
    Summit
  • b)
    Assure
  • c)
    Master
  • d)
    Mantle
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
  1. Summit can not be formed as there is no 'i' in the word Measurement.
  2. Assure can not be formed as there is only 's' in the word Measurement.
  3. Mantle can not be formed as there is no 'l' in the word Measurement.

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