carnivorous
Asked in: SSC Steno 2022 T-1
carnivorous in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
His pet dog was killed by a flesh eating animal.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) a carnivorous
Answer: (a) a carnivorous
Explanation:
• Flesh-eating animal refers to an animal that eats meat.
• The correct term for such an animal is “carnivorous” (मांसाहारी).
• Other options:
• Germicide – substance that kills germs (कीटाणुनाशक) – incorrect.
• Omnivorous – eats both plants and animals (सर्वाहारी) – not specific to flesh-eating only.
• Herbivorous – plant-eating (शाकाहारी) – opposite meaning.
Hence, “a carnivorous” is the most appropriate substitution.
carnivorous – questions
Has carnivorous been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – carnivorous has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2022 T-1.