Asked in: SSC CGL 2021 T-1
vertebrate in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2021 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An animal with a spinal cordAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Vertebrate
Explanation:
Phrase: An animal with a spinal cord
This definition fits vertebrate, which is a biological classification.
🔍 Word meanings (with brackets for Hindi):
• Amphibian (उभयचर): Animals that can live both on land and in water (like frogs) — ❌ does not necessarily mean it has a spinal cord
• Vertebrate (कशेरुकी): Animals that have a backbone or spinal cord — ✅ Correct
• Mammal (स्तनधारी): Animals that feed their young with milk — ❌ All mammals are vertebrates, but not all vertebrates are mammals
• Invertebrate (अकशेरुकी): Animals without a backbone — ❌ Opposite of what is asked
✅ Final answer:
Vertebrate is the correct one-word substitute.
vertebrate – questions
Has vertebrate been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – vertebrate has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2021 T-1.