chaff
Asked in: SSC CPO 2023 T-2
chaff in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2023 T-2 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the given group of words.
the husks of corn or other grains separated by winnowing or threshing.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) chaff
Solution:
The phrase refers to the dry outer coverings of corn or other grains that are removed during winnowing or threshing. The correct word for this is "chaff".
• Chaff: the husks of grains and grasses separated during processing – Correct
• Hay: dried grass used as animal feed – Incorrect
• Peel: the skin of fruits or vegetables – Incorrect
• Fodder: food for livestock – includes hay, straw, etc., but not specific to grain husks – Incorrect
Answer: Option B (chaff).
chaff – questions
Has chaff been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – chaff has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2023 T-2.